late 14c., "spiritual guide," from Medieval Latin curatus "one responsible for the care (of souls)," from Latin curatus, past participle of curare "to take care of" (see cure (v.)). Church of England sense of "paid deputy priest of a parish" first recorded 1550s.
例文
1. The poor Curate was naturally very much dismayed at the contemplated departure of his pupil.
哀れな副牧師は彼の学生が離れようとしているのを聞いて、自然と言えない悲しみがある。
2.It might be very well for an unmarried young curate to be shamefaced in such matters.
結婚していない若い副牧師がこのようなことで内気になるのは正常かもしれない。
3.Religious broadcasting，like the curate 's egg，is good in parts.
宗教放送は良くも悪くも半々のもののように、部分だけが良い。
4.Build a niche brand and curate all aspects of it.
ターゲット性の高いブランドを構築し、それを中心に各方面をしっかりと行う。
5.The curate advises that the child was sent to school.