abbot

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n. the superior of an abbey of monks

n. 男修道院院长, 大寺院男住持

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abbot来源于拉丁语abbas和希腊语abbas，意为父亲。可以记住它与父亲相关，暗示修道院的领导者角色。

例句

1. The abbot of the monastery led the morning prayers.

修道院的院长主持了早晨的祷告。

2. The abbot gave a speech about the importance of community service.

院长发表了一次关于社区服务重要性的演讲。

3. Many monks respected the abbot for his wisdom and kindness.

许多僧侣尊敬院长，因为他的智慧和善良。