each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ
使徒(耶稣基督的十二个门徒之一),耶稣使徒。
any important early Christian teacher, especially St Paul
早期的基督教导师(尤指圣保罗)。
the first successful Christian missionary in a country or to a people
在某一国家(或民族)中的第一个成功的基督传教士。
a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause
(某一政策、想法或事业的)首倡者,支持者
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he was the apostle of revolution against unjust government. 他是反不公正政府的革命的有力倡导者。
"Old English