minister
/ˈmɪnɪstə/ · /ˈmɪnɪstər/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4886 in the learning path
部长；大臣
Definitions
n. A senior government official responsible for a particular area.
部长；大臣
n. A religious leader in certain Christian churches.
牧师
v. To care for someone or attend to their needs.
照料；帮助
Example
The minister visited our school to meet the teachers.
部长来到我们学校与教师们见面。
Trained volunteers minister to the needs of older residents who lack access to regular medical care.
受过培训的志愿者照料无法定期获得医疗服务的老年居民。
Collocations
- education minister
- prime minister
- a church minister
- minister to someone's needs
Word family
- ministry (n.)
- ministerial (adj.)
Usage tip
动词义较正式，常用minister to表示照料。
FAQ
- What does minister mean?
- A senior government official responsible for a particular area. A religious leader in certain Christian churches. To care for someone or attend to their needs.
- How is minister pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪnɪstə/, US /ˈmɪnɪstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
