ministry
US /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
1.
部, 部會
a government department headed by a minister of state
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The Ministry of Education announced new reforms.
教育部宣布了新的改革。
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She works for the Ministry of Health.
她在衛生部工作。
2.
神職, 牧師職務
the work or vocation of a minister of religion
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He dedicated his life to the ministry.
他將一生奉獻給神職。
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She entered the ministry after years of theological study.
經過多年的神學學習，她進入了神職。