n. (英国及其他许多国家的)部长,大臣;牧师;公使,外交使节
v. 满足(……的需要),帮助;当牧师;执行(或主持)(圣餐式)
词根:minister
adj.
ministerial 部长的;内阁的;公使的;牧师的
ministrant 服务的;辅助的
n.
ministration 援助;服侍;职务
ministrant 服侍者;协助者
1.They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception.
他们对首相的接待很冷淡。
2.His father was a Baptist minister.
他父亲是一名浸礼会牧师。
3.The minister advised him to leave as soon as possible.
部长建议他尽快离开。
4.The minister faced a tough grilling at today's press conference.
部长在今天的记者招待会上受到了严厉的盘问。
5.The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed.
首相婉拒了采访。
6.The cabinet rallied behind the Prime Minister.
内阁团结一致支持首相。