the priesthoodRRif someone is in the priesthood, they are a Christian priest 〔基督教〕牧师[神父]的职位[工作] He is celebrating 30 years in the priesthood. 他在庆祝自己从事神职工作30年。
There has been a decline in the number of people joining the priesthood. 投身为神职人员的人数减少了。
the priesthood• He began his religious training for the priesthood.
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