pulpit
US /ˈpʊl.pɪt/
UK /ˈpʊl.pɪt/
1.
púlpito, ambão
a raised platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
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The pastor delivered his sermon from the pulpit.
O pastor proferiu seu sermão do púlpito.
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The church's old pulpit was beautifully carved.
O antigo púlpito da igreja era lindamente esculpido.
2.
autoridade moral, influência
the position of a religious leader, especially with regard to their moral authority or influence
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He used the pulpit to advocate for social justice.
Ele usou o púlpito para defender a justiça social.
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From the pulpit, he condemned the government's policies.
Do púlpito, ele condenou as políticas do governo.