minister
意味: A senior government official; a religious leader
In British politics, a minister is a senior member of the government responsible for a specific area (Health Minister, Foreign Minister). The Prime Minister leads the government. In religious contexts, a minister is a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches. 'Ministry' refers to a government department or religious work.
例文
- The Health Minister announced new hospital funding. 卫生大臣宣布了新的医院资金。El Ministro de Sanidad anunció nueva financiación para hospitales.厚生大臣が新しい病院への資金提供を発表した。보건부 장관이 새로운 병원 자금 지원을 발표했다.
- She was appointed Minister for Education. 她被任命为教育部长。Ella fue nombrada Ministra de Educación.彼女は教育大臣に任命された。그녀는 교육부 장관으로 임명되었다.
- He has served as a minister in the local church for twenty years. 他在当地教会担任牧师已经二十年了。Él ha servido como pastor en la iglesia local durante veinte años.彼は地元の教会で20年間牧師を務めている。그는 지역 교회에서 20년간 목사로 봉사하고 있다.
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場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin 'minister' meaning 'servant' or 'attendant', from 'minus' (less). The opposite of 'magister' (master, from 'magis', more). The governmental sense arose because ministers served the sovereign.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
'Minister' comes from Latin 'minister' meaning 'servant' - someone who serves. This explains both meanings: government ministers serve the public, while religious ministers serve God. The Prime Minister was originally the monarch's chief servant, handling government affairs on their behalf.
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