a head of a government department
部长;大臣
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the Defence Minister. 国防部长。
a diplomatic agent, usually ranking below an ambassador, representing a state or sovereign in a foreign country
公使;外交使节。
(亦作
(尤指长老会和不信奉英国国教教会的)牧师。
(亦作
教长。
〈古〉 执行者(或物);传达者(或物)
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the Angels are ministers of the Divine Will. 天使是神的意志的执行者。
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照料;伺候
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her doctor was busy ministering to the injured. 她的医生正忙于照料伤员。
[with obj.]
〈古〉 提供,供给(必需或有益之物)
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the story was able to minister true consolation. 这故事能够给人真正的安慰。
act as a minister of religion
执行牧师职务。
[with obj.]administer (a sacrament)
执行(或主持)(圣餐式)。
"Middle English (in senses 2 and 3): from Old French