acolyte
US /ˈæk.əl.aɪt/
UK /ˈæk.əl.aɪt/
名詞
1.
輔祭, 祭壇侍者
a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession
範例:
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The young boy served as an acolyte during the Sunday mass.
這個小男孩在週日彌撒中擔任輔祭。
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She began her religious journey as an acolyte in her local church.
她在當地教堂擔任輔祭，開始了她的宗教之旅。
2.
追隨者, 助手
a person who assists or serves a powerful leader or figure; a follower or assistant
範例:
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The dictator was always surrounded by his loyal acolytes.
獨裁者總是受到他忠實的追隨者所包圍。
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As a young artist, he became an acolyte of the renowned painter.
作為一名年輕藝術家，他成為了這位著名畫家的追隨者。