apostle
US /əˈpɑː.səl/
UK /əˈpɑː.səl/
1.
使徒
each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Peter, James, and John were among the original apostles.
彼得、雅各和约翰是最初的使徒之一。
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The teachings of the apostles form the foundation of Christianity.
使徒们的教导构成了基督教的基础。
2.
倡导者, 支持者, 使徒
a passionate advocate or supporter of a new cause or idea.
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She became an apostle of environmental protection.
她成为了环境保护的倡导者。
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He was a true apostle of peace and justice.
他是一位真正的和平与正义的倡导者。