Apostle
01
使徒
any one of the twelve disciples of Jesus
例子
Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was one of the apostles of Jesus and is often regarded as the leader among them.
彼得，也被称为西门彼得，是耶稣的使徒之一，常被视为他们中的领袖。
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles, infamously betrayed Jesus to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
加略人犹大，十二使徒之一，以三十块银币将耶稣出卖给宗教当局而臭名昭著。
02
an important early teacher of Christianity
例子
Saint Paul is recognized as an apostle who traveled widely to preach Christianity.
The apostles were instrumental in establishing early churches.
03
an enthusiastic early supporter or promoter of a cause or movement
例子
He was an apostle of environmental conservation in his town.
The reform 's apostles campaigned tirelessly for change.
词汇树
apostleship
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