bishoprics
n. 主教公署,主教辖区( bishopric的名词复数 )
A bishopric is the area for which a bishop is responsible, or the rank or office of being a bishop.
Bishoprics were received as appanages for the younger sons of great families.
主教职位被作为一种封禄而授予了大家族年龄较小的儿子们.