minister

US /-stɚ/
UK /-stɚ/
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1.

министр

a head of a government department in a parliamentary democracy

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The Prime Minister announced new policies.
Премьер-министр объявил о новой политике.
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She was appointed as the Minister of Education.
Она была назначена министром образования.
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secretarycommissionercabinet member
2.

священник, пастор

a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches

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The minister delivered a powerful sermon.
Священник произнес мощную проповедь.
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She consulted with her local church minister.
Она проконсультировалась со своим местным церковным священником.
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clergymanpreacherpastorreverend
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служить, ухаживать

to attend to the needs of (someone)

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The nurses ministered to the sick.
Медсестры ухаживали за больными.
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He ministered to the spiritual needs of his congregation.
Он служил духовным нуждам своей паствы.
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attend tocare forlook afterserve