the mothers of four priests got together and were discussing their sons. "my son is a monsignor," said the first proud woman. "when he enters a room, people say, 'hello, monsignor'."
四位牧师的母亲聚到一起谈论她们的儿子。“我的儿子是个教士,”第一位母亲自豪地说道,“他进入房间,人们都说,‘您好,阁下’。”

the second mother went on, "my son is a bishop. when he enters a room, people say, 'hello, your excellency'."
第二为母亲说:“我的儿子是位主教。他进入房间,人们都称,‘您好,大人’。”

"my son is a cardinal." continued the next one. "when he enters a room, people say, 'hello, your eminence'.
我的儿子是位红衣主教,”第三位母亲接着说,“他走进房间,人们都说,‘您好,尊敬的主教大人’。”

" the fourth mother thought for a moment. "my son is six-foot-ten and weighs 300 pounds, " she said. "when he enters a room, people say, 'oh, my god'!"
第四位母亲略思片刻。“我的儿子身高六英尺十,体重三百磅,”她说,“他要是走入房间,人们都说‘哦,我的上帝’!””

【注释】

(1) priest n.基督教的教士 ;牧师

(2) monsignor n.阁下(对某些天主教教士的尊称)

(3) bishop n.主教(主管一城市或一教区之教务)

(4) your excellency 阁下(对主教的尊称)

(5) cardinal n.(天主教的)红衣主教(有权选举教皇)

(6) your eminence 对红衣主教的尊称