Minister
01
部长, 牧师
a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance
例子
The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service.
部长在周日礼拜时发表了一篇关于宽恕的有力布道。
The couple asked their minister to officiate their wedding ceremony.
这对夫妇请他们的牧师主持他们的婚礼。
02
部长
the person who is the head of a specific department within the government, responsible for managing policies, operations, and administration related to that department
例子
As head of the Department of Finance, the minister oversees the country's economic policies and fiscal management.
作为财政部负责人，部长负责监督国家的经济政策和财政管理。
Leading the Ministry of Health, the minister spearheads initiatives to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality nationwide.
领导卫生部的部长带头采取措施，提高全国范围内的医疗可及性和质量。
03
部长, 公使
a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador
例子
The minister to France attended the diplomatic reception.
Ministers negotiate treaties on behalf of their governments.
04
部长, 国务部长
a person appointed to a high office in the government
to minister
01
服务, 传道
to fulfill a role in religious service or guidance, providing support and leadership within a community
Intransitive
例子
After completing seminary, she decided to minister to a local community as a pastor.
完成神学院学业后，她决定作为一名牧师服侍当地社区。
The clergyman had dedicated his life to ministering to the spiritual needs of the congregation.
牧师一生致力于满足会众的精神需求。
02
照顾, 照料
to care for or address the needs or concerns of someone
Intransitive: to minister to sb
例子
He dedicated his time to ministering to the elderly in his community.
他把时间都用来照顾社区里的老人。
The volunteers ministered to the victims of the disaster, providing food and shelter.
志愿者们照顾了灾难的受害者，提供了食物和住所。
