"minister" in Chinese (Simplified)
部长牧师
Definition
Minister 通常指负责教育、财政等重要政府部门的官员。在一些基督教教会中,它也可以指宗教领袖。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Minister' 最常见的是指政府职位,尤其在美国以外更常这样用。常见搭配有 'foreign minister'、'prime minister' 和 'cabinet minister'。在教会语境中,它与 'pastor' 意思接近,但具体职责因宗派而异。
Examples
The minister spoke on TV last night.
那位**部长**昨晚在电视上讲话了。
She met the minister of health this morning.
她今天早上见了**卫生部长**。
The minister led the Sunday service at church.
那位**牧师**主持了教堂周日的礼拜。
The minister is under pressure to explain the new policy.
这位**部长**正面临解释新政策的压力。
People were surprised when the minister resigned so suddenly.
当这位**部长**突然辞职时,人们都很惊讶。
After the ceremony, we had a quick chat with the minister.
仪式结束后,我们和那位**牧师**简单聊了几句。