pastoral
US /ˈpæs.tɚ.əl/
UK /ˈpɑː.stər.əl/
形容詞
1.
田園的, 鄉村的
of or relating to the countryside, especially with reference to the idealized innocence and tranquility of rural life
範例:
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The artist painted a beautiful pastoral scene with sheep and rolling hills.
藝術家畫了一幅美麗的田園風光，有綿羊和連綿起伏的丘陵。
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Many poets romanticize the pastoral life.
許多詩人將田園生活浪漫化。
2.
牧師的, 牧靈的
of or relating to a pastor or the duties of a pastor
範例:
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The church offers pastoral care to its members.
教會為其成員提供牧靈關懷。
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He received pastoral training before becoming a minister.
他在成為牧師之前接受了牧師培訓。
名詞
田園詩, 牧歌劇
a literary work (such as a poem or play) dealing with shepherds or rural life in a usually idealized way
範例:
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The poet's latest work is a beautiful pastoral.
這位詩人最新的作品是一部美麗的田園詩。
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The opera featured a charming pastoral scene in the second act.
這部歌劇在第二幕中有一個迷人的田園場景。
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