minister

US /-stɚ/
UK /-stɚ/
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1.

部长, 大臣

a head of a government department in a parliamentary democracy

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The Prime Minister announced new policies.
首相宣布了新政策。
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She was appointed as the Minister of Education.
她被任命为教育部长。
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secretarycommissionercabinet member
2.

牧师, 神职人员

a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches

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The minister delivered a powerful sermon.
牧师发表了有力的布道。
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She consulted with her local church minister.
她咨询了当地教会的牧师。
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clergymanpreacherpastorreverend
1.

照料, 服侍

to attend to the needs of (someone)

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The nurses ministered to the sick.
护士们照料病人。
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He ministered to the spiritual needs of his congregation.
他满足了会众的精神需求。
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attend tocare forlook afterserve