名词

1. (政府的)部
In Britain and some other countries, a ministry is a government department which deals with a particular thing or area of activity, for example trade, defence, or transport.

2. 圣职;神职
The ministry of a religious person is the work that they do that is based on or inspired by their religious beliefs.

3. （基督教的）全体牧师
Members of the clergy belonging to some branches of the Christian church are referred to as the ministry.

1. the work of a minister of religion

e.g. he is studying for the ministry

2. building where the business of a government department is transacted

3. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

4. a government department under the direction of a minister