benefice是什么意思？

benefice

英[ˈbenɪfɪs] 美[ˈbɛnəfɪs]

• n. 圣职，圣俸，采地，采邑；

例句

• The Church instituted the young man into a benefice. 教会任命这个年轻人担任牧师一职.

英英词典释义

• Noun
  1. an endowed church office giving income to its holder
• Verb
  1. endow with a benefice