administrative
/ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/ · /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3595 in the learning path
行政的；管理的
Definitions
adj. Related to organising and running an institution or business.
行政的；管理的
Example
My sister handles administrative tasks at a local clinic.
我姐姐在当地一家诊所处理行政事务。
Reducing administrative costs could allow schools to spend more money on teaching materials and student support.
降低行政成本可以让学校将更多资金用于教材和学生支持服务。
Collocations
- administrative staff
- administrative costs
- administrative tasks
Word family
- administration (n.)
- administrator (n.)
- administer (v.)
- administratively (adv.)
Usage tip
指机构的行政管理，不等于政府本身。
FAQ
- What does administrative mean?
- Related to organising and running an institution or business.
- How is administrative pronounced?
- UK /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/, US /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
