laity

释义

n.

俗人, 外行

在例句中理解 2 句

1. Thus, his preaching was directed at not only the laity, but the clergy as well.

   因此，他的讲道面向的不只是世俗之人，也面向神职人员。

2. Monks, however, do not normally perform sacramental rituals for the laity, and would not normally officiate at baptisms and marriages.

   不过，僧侣并不为在俗教徒施行圣礼，也没有主持洗礼或婚礼的惯例。