pastoral
UK ['pɑ:.stər.əl] US ['pæs.tɚ-] adjective
CARE 关心
■describes the part of the work of teachers and priests that involves giving help and advice about personal matters （教师或牧师的部分工作）咨询指导的，提供建议和帮助的•A priest's pastoral duties include helping the poor and sick.神父的牧灵职责包括帮助穷人和病人。
UK ['pɑ:.stər.əl] US ['pæs.tɚ-] adjective
ART 艺术
■describes a piece of art, writing or music that represents the pleasant and traditional features of the countryside （艺术品、文章或音乐）描写乡村生活的，乡村风情的•The painting depicts an idyllic pastoral scene of shepherds watching over their grazing sheep.这幅画里牧羊人看守着吃草的羊群，呈现出田园诗般的乡村风情。 |