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disciple

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弟子,門徒

資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple,
   fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to
   teach; see {Docile}) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive,
   as in L. pellere to drive (see {Pulse}).]
   One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a
   learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in
   the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in
   doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our
   Savior.

   {The disciples}, or {The twelve disciples}, the twelve
      selected companions of Jesus; -- also called {the
      apostles}.

   {Disciples of Christ}. See {Christian}, n., 3, and
      {Campbellite}.

   Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.

Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discipled}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Discipling}.]
   1. To teach; to train. [Obs.]

            That better were in virtues discipled. --Spenser.

   2. To punish; to discipline. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.

   3. To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or
      principles. [R.]

            Sending missionaries to disciple all nations. --E.
                                                  D. Griffin.

資料來源 : WordNet®

disciple
     n : someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of
         another [syn: {adherent}]
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