🇬🇧🇨🇳 vicar - 牧师 : English Lesson

Meaning of "vicar" ("牧师"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A vicar is a leader in a Christian church who leads the services, talks about God, helps people when they are sad or worried, and looks after the church and the people who come there, kind of like a caring coach for everyone’s faith.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The vicar tried to start a moment of silence, but someone’s sneaky phone played circus music instead.

During the children’s talk, the vicar asked for questions, and my little brother asked, "Do vicars get homework from God?"

The vicar said, "Please sit quietly," and the church organ chose that moment to sneeze out a loud accidental note.

When the power went out, the vicar finished the service with a flashlight under his chin, looking like the kindest ghost ever.

In some churches in England, the vicar lives in a special house called a vicarage, which is basically the vicar’s HQ for tea, prayers, and sudden cookie emergencies.

On Sunday the vicar opened the little church door; the vicar carried a tray of hot tea. The vicar led the service, spoke simply, and helped an old man stand. After the vicar wiped the bench, mended a loose step, and walked to the sickroom. The vicar smiled; the village sighed with relief and gratitude.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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