ministers
US /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stərz/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stəz/
复数名词
1.
部长们, 大臣们
senior officials in a government, typically heading a government department or ministry
示例:
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The prime minister met with his cabinet ministers to discuss the new policy.
首相会见了内阁部长们，讨论新政策。
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Several ministers resigned after the scandal.
丑闻发生后，几位部长辞职了。
2.
牧师, 神职人员
members of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches
示例:
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The church council met with the ministers to plan the upcoming charity event.
教会理事会与牧师们会面，计划即将举行的慈善活动。
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The congregation respected their dedicated ministers.
会众尊敬他们尽职尽责的牧师们。