administer
/ədˈmɪnɪstə/ · /ədˈmɪnɪstər/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5905 in the learning path
管理；执行
Definitions
v. to manage an organization or put a system into operation
管理；执行
v. to give someone medicine or medical treatment
给予药物；施行治疗
Example
The nurse administered the medicine before I went home.
我回家前，护士给我用了药。
Local authorities administer housing programmes designed to provide affordable accommodation for families on low incomes.
地方政府负责管理住房项目，为低收入家庭提供负担得起的住所。
Collocations
- administer a programme
- administer medication
- administer first aid
- administer a test
Word family
- administration (n.)
- administrator (n.)
- administrative (adj.)
Synonyms
- manage
Usage tip
给某人用药可说administer medicine to someone。
FAQ
- What does administer mean?
- to manage an organization or put a system into operation to give someone medicine or medical treatment
- How is administer pronounced?
- UK /ədˈmɪnɪstə/, US /ədˈmɪnɪstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
