minister

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A minister is a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches. 牧师
His father was a Baptist minister. 他父亲是一名浸礼会牧师。
2. N-COUNT A minister is a person who officially represents their government in a foreign country and has a lower rank than an ambassador. 公使
He concluded a deal with the Danish minister in Washington. 他在华盛顿与丹麦公使达成了一项协议。
3. N-COUNT In some countries outside the United States, a minister is a person who is in charge of a particular government department. 政府部门部长
When the government came to power, he was named minister of culture. 这届政府上台时，他被任命为了文化部长。

"The matter is closed , " said the health minister.
The minister accused his opponent of being a crypto-communist.
At this point in the speech , the minister departed from his prepared text .
The minister dodged questions about his relationship with the actress .
The minister was drummed out of office when it was discovered that he had been taking bribes .