c. 1200, from Old French prelat (Modern French prélate) and directly from Medieval Latin prelatus "clergyman of high rank," from Latin praelatus "one preferred," noun use of past participle of praeferre (see prefer), from prae "before" (see pre-) + latus "borne, carried" (see oblate (n.)).
实用例句
1. The hymn was over , the prelate had began to deliver his discourse.
赞美诗唱完了, 主教开始布道.来自辞典例句
2. A high prelate has his own private room.
一个高级教士拥有他自已的私人房间.来自电影对白
3. A young lady fall in love with the estimable prelate.
