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congregation

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

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noun

聚集，集合。

The act of congregating or collecting together.

Examples :

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

突如其来的雨导致学生们匆忙地聚集在学校的雨棚下.

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noun

会众，信徒。

A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).

Examples :

"The large congregation filled the church on Sunday morning. "

周日早上，大批信徒挤满了教堂。

religion group organization theology place ritual building

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noun

罗马教廷部，圣部

A Roman Congregation, a main department of the Vatican administration of the Catholic Church.

Examples :

"The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith investigates theological matters and ensures Catholic teachings are upheld. "

罗马教廷信理部负责调查神学事务，并确保天主教教义得到维护。

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会众，教众

A corporate body whose members gather for worship, or the members of such a body.

Examples :

"The church congregation sang hymns together every Sunday. "

每个星期天，教堂的教众都会一起唱圣歌。

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noun

人群, 集会

Any large gathering of people.

Examples :

"A large congregation of students gathered outside the school after the final bell. "

放学铃响后，一大群学生聚集在学校外面。

group religion organization

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noun

鹰群

A group of eagles.

Examples :

"A large congregation of eagles soared over the mountain peaks. "

一大群鹰群在山峰上空翱翔。

animal bird group

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全体教职工，教职员工大会

(Oxford University) The main body of university staff, comprising academics, administrative staff, heads of colleges, etc.

Examples :

"The university's congregation voted on the new budget proposal. "

大学全体教职工对新的预算提案进行了投票。

education organization group