英 [ˈpɒntɪfeks] 美 [ˈpɑːntɪˌfeks]
n. (古罗马宗教的)大祭司;教皇
复数pontifices
pontifex /ˈpɒntɪˌfɛks/
名词 (in ancient Rome) any of the senior members of the Pontifical College, presided over by the Pontifex Maximus (古罗马)大祭司
a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
大祭司
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pontificate 教皇的职位
pontificate 执行教皇职务;武断地表示意见
(古罗马宗教的)大祭司;教皇
From then, I become Paul, neither the aged pontifex nor the royal member with noblest blood.
之后,我就成了保罗,但我不是古老的那个教皇,也不是血液高贵的王室。
The role of Pontifex Maximus and the College of Pontiffs were, legendarily, founded by the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius.