pulpit

中文： 讲道坛、讲台

1. A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform. (countable)
2. Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching. (uncountable)
3. The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry. (uncountable)
4. Preachers collectively; clergy; the priesthood. (uncountable)
5. An individual or particular preaching position or role; a pastorate. (countable)
6. Bully pulpit.
7. Any lectern, podium, dais, or platform for an orator or public speaker. (countable)
8. The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck; also called bow pulpit. The railing at the stern is sometimes called the stern pulpit or the pushpit. (countable)

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