ministry
US /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
1.
部, 部委
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.
她在卫生部工作。
2.
神职, 牧师职务
the work or vocation of a minister of religion
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He dedicated his life to the ministry.
他将一生奉献给神职。
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She entered the ministry after years of theological study.
经过多年的神学学习，她进入了神职。