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benefice

/ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

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noun

采邑，圣俸。

Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.

Examples :

"The old church granted the new priest a benefice, providing him with land and its associated farm income to support his ministry. "

那座老教堂授予了新来的牧师一份圣俸，包含土地以及土地上农场带来的收入，用以支持他的圣职工作。

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noun

好处, 恩惠

A favour or benefit.

Examples :

"The teacher's extra help was a benefice for the struggling student. "

老师的额外帮助对于那个有困难的学生来说，真是一项恩惠。

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noun

采邑，封地

(feudal law) An estate in lands; a fief.

Examples :

"Sir Reginald received a substantial benefice from the king in exchange for his loyal service in the war. "

雷金纳德爵士因为在战争中忠诚效力，从国王那里获得了一块丰厚的采邑/封地。

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verb

授予圣职，赐予采邑

To bestow a benefice upon

Examples :

"The church decided to benefice the new priest with a comfortable house and a generous salary. "

教会决定授予这位新牧师一个舒适的住所和优厚的薪水。