Old English ærcebiscop, from Late Latin archiepiscopus, from Greek arkhi- "chief" (see archon) + episkopos "bishop," literally "overseer." Replaced earlier Old English heah biscop (see bishop). The spelling conformed to Latin from 12c.
中文解释
1、arch- + bishop.
实用例句
1. He denounced the decision to invite his fellow archbishop to preach.
他痛斥了邀请其他大主教同仁布道的决定。来自柯林斯例句
2. He thinks the Archbishop has identified himself too closely with party politics.
他认为大主教与政党政治走得太近。来自柯林斯例句
3. She bowed her head and kissed the Archbishop's ring.
她低下头轻吻大主教的戒指。来自柯林斯例句
4. The Pope has anointed him as Archbishop.
教皇给他施了涂油礼，任命其为大主教。来自柯林斯例句
5. At the coronation, the archbishop put a crown on the Queen's head.
