1. It was the secularization of the ecclesial university publications that brought greater effects than other ecclesiastic publications. 由于教会大学出版物的世俗化，所以，其影响范围较之其他教会出版物更为广泛。
2. Beethoven was extremely influential as among the first composers to work freelance rather than being employed full-time by a royal or ecclesiastic patron. 贝多芬作为并非全职供职于皇家和教会赞助人，而作为自由职业者的首位作曲家而极具影响力。
3. The sounds of the church singing ceased and the voice of the chief ecclesiastic was heard, respectfully congratulating the sick man on his reception of the mystery. 唱诗中断了，可以听见一个神职人员恭敬地祝贺病人受圣礼。
英英解释
n.
1. a clergyman or other person in religious orders
2. of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
