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单词 reverend
释义 rev·er·end
I. \ˈrevərnd also -v(ə)rən-\ adjective
(sometimes -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin reverendus, gerundive of reverērī to revere
1. : worthy of reverence : entitled to respect or honor (as on account of age or position) : inspiring reverence : revered
 < these reverend halls >
 < my reverend father >
— often used in respectful address
 < you may trust my aim, reverend sir >
2. obsolete : sacred, holy
3. : reverent
 < experienced a reverend awe at the sight >
4.
 a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy
 b. usually capitalized : belonging to the clergy : being a clergyman — used in a form of address usually preceded by the, followed by a title or a full name, and sometimes qualified by an honorific
  < the Reverend Dr. Doe >
  — abbr. Rev.
  < Rev. John Doe >
  — compare most reverend, right reverend, very reverend
5. chiefly Midland : strong, potent, undiluted
 < a reverend whiskey >
II. noun
(-s)
: a member of the clergy : minister, priest, pastor
 < churches don't hire reverends, they hire families — Monte Linkletter >
 < saw the reverend walking down the road >
 < good morning, Reverend >
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