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deacon
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈdiː.kən/ us /ˈdiː.kən/
mainly UK
in some churches, an official, either male or female, who is below a priest in rank and who performs some of the duties of a priest（某些宗教团体的）执事，会吏
mainly US
in some churches, a lay person (= an ordinary person without religious training) who helps with the running and organization of the church（某些宗教团体由非神职人员担任的）辅祭；助祭
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deacon | American Dictionary
deacon
noun[ C ]
us/ˈdi·kən/
(in some church groups) a church official of lower rank than a priest, or a church member who helps a minister
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