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单词 ministries
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ministries in British English

plural noun
ministry
 

ministry in British English

(ˈmɪnɪstrɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -tries
1. 
a. 
the profession or duties of a minister of religion
b. 
the performance of these duties
2. 
ministers of religion or government ministers considered collectively
3. 
the tenure of a minister
4. 
a. 
a government department headed by a minister
b. 
the buildings of such a department
Word origin
C14: from Latin ministerium service, from minister servant; see minister

Examples of 'ministries' in a sentence
ministries

But steps were taken a year or so ago to deal with that situation, as could be seen from certain transfers within certain ministries.
Lyall, Francis A DEATH IN TIME
Emissaries in modern times had to negotiate through institutions, ministries and established delegations.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH
The number of ministries has been streamlined from 26 to 16.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Five ministries were accused of submitting incomplete or misleading statements.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The issue is now over who receives other key ministries.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The ministries will be divided between the parties.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Officials say education and defence will escape more lightly than other ministries.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It also operates facilities for the ministries of defence and justice.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Image is more important in home secretaries than in most other ministries.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The ministries where only half the staff turn up for work.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
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