congregation
n. 教堂会众；一群，聚集的人（或物）
复数 congregations
例句
The congregation stood to sing the hymn.
会众站起来唱圣歌。
《牛津词典》
She preached to the congregation about forgiveness.
她向会众宣讲宽恕的道理。
Most members of the congregation begin arriving a few minutes before services.
多数会众成员在礼拜开始前几分钟陆续到达。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
