church
/ˈtʃɜ:tʃ; tʃətʃ/ n
1 [C] building used for public Christian worship 教堂
The procession moved into the church. 人们陆续进入教堂.
[attrib 作定语]
a church steeple 教堂的尖顶
a church service 教堂的礼拜仪式. =>illus at App 1 见附录1之插图, page viii.
2 [U] service in such a building; public worship （教堂的）礼拜仪式; （会众的）礼拜
Church begins/is at 9 o'clock. 礼拜仪式9点开始.
How often do you go to church? 你隔多久去做一次礼拜?
They're in/at church, ie attending a service. 他们在做礼拜. =>Usage at school1 用法见school1.
3 the Church [sing]
all Christians regarded as a group 全体基督教徒
The Church has a duty to condemn violence. 基督徒有责任谴责暴力.
4 Church [C] particular group of Christians; denomination 基督教教派; 派别
the Anglican Church 英国国教; 圣公会
the Catholic Church 天主教
the Free Churches 自由教会.
5 the Church [sing]
(a) (esp the Christian) religion regarded as an established institution （尤指基督教的）教会, 宗教
the conflict between (the) Church and (the) State 政教冲突.
(b) the ministers of the Christian religion; the clergy or clerical profession 基督教牧师; 教士; 神职
go into/enter the Church, ie become a Christian minister 开始担任神职（成为基督教牧师）.