pastoral
adjective uk/ˈpɑː.stər.əl/ us/ˈpæs.tɚ.əl/
(CARE)
（教师或牧师的部分工作）咨询指导的，提供建议和帮助的
used to refer to the part of the work of teachers and priests that involves giving help and advice about personal matters
A priest's pastoral duties include helping the poor and sick. 神父的牧灵职责包括帮助穷人和病人。
(ART)
（艺术品、文章或音乐）描写乡村生活的，乡村风情的
A pastoral piece of art, writing, or music represents the pleasant and traditional features of the countryside.
The painting depicts an idyllic pastoral scene of shepherds watching over their grazing sheep. 这幅画里牧羊人看守着吃草的羊群，呈现出了田园诗般的乡村风情。