c. 1200, from Old French prelat (Modern French prélate) and directly from Medieval Latin prelatus "clergyman of high rank," from Latin praelatus "one preferred," noun use of past participle of praeferre (see prefer), from prae "before" (see pre-) + latus "borne, carried" (see oblate (n.)).
权威例句
1. The hymn was over , the prelate had began to deliver his discourse.
赞美诗唱完了, 主教开始布道.
2. A high prelate has his own private room.
一个高级教士拥有他自已的私人房间.
3. A young lady fall in love with the estimable prelate.