laity

• n. 俗人；外行人；门外汉

中文词源

来自lay,世俗的，非神职人员的，-ity,名词后缀。

英文词源

laity (n.)

"body of people not in religious orders," early 15c., from Anglo-French laite, from lay (adj.) + -ity.

双语例句

1. Clergy and laity alike are divided in their views.

神职人员和信众同样都观点各异。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The Church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.

教会与俗众越来越积极参与慈善工作。

来自辞典例句

3. To tell the laity our love.

如果对俗子讲我们的爱情.

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4. LaiTy: Hi , bGkc, I have a qummn for you.

拉里: 迈克, 你好, 我有个问题想问你.

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5. The new proposals affect both clergy and laity.

新的建议与神职人员和俗人都有关系.

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