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vergers

/ˈvɜːrdʒərz/ /ˈvɜːrdʒərs/

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noun

教堂司事，执事。

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

Examples :

"The vergers carried the ceremonial staff, a symbol of their authority in the cathedral. "

教堂司事们手持仪式杖，那是他们在教堂里权力的象征。

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noun

教堂管理员，教堂侍者。

A lay person who takes care of the interior of a church and acts as an attendant during services, where he or she carries the verge (or virge). In the United States, the office is generally combined with that of sexton.

Examples :

"The vergers ensured the church was clean and orderly before the wedding service began, carefully placing the hymnals and lighting the candles. "

这些教堂管理员/侍者在婚礼仪式开始前，确保教堂干净整洁，他们小心地摆放赞美诗，点燃蜡烛。

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noun

教堂管理员，引座员。

An usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide.

Examples :

"The vergers at the cathedral helped visitors find their seats and answered questions about the building's history. "

大教堂的教堂管理员（引座员）帮助游客找到座位，并解答他们关于教堂历史的问题。

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noun

执事，侍从。

An attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc.

Examples :

"Two vergers in long robes led the bishop down the aisle of the cathedral during the Easter service. "

复活节礼拜仪式期间，两位身穿长袍的执事侍从引领着主教沿着大教堂的走廊缓缓前行。

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