ministry
gb/mˈɪnɪstɹi/ us/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1800
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
Government department led by minister
A part of the government that is in charge of a certain area, led by a minister.
Vzorec užití:
the Ministry of [area]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ministry' with 'minister'. The 'ministry' is the department, while the 'minister' is the person in charge.
Synonyma
department (A general term for a division within a government or organization, not always headed by a minister.)
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agency (A government body, sometimes with more limited scope or autonomy than a ministry.)
Antonyma
private sector (Refers to non-governmental organizations and businesses.)
Kolokace
Ministry of Education
|Ministry of Health
|Ministry of Finance
|head of the ministry
|government ministry
Témata
government
|politics
|administration
|law
|business
Příklady
- The Ministry of Health announced new regulations on food safety.
- She works for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The Ministry of Education is introducing a new curriculum.
- The report was submitted to the Ministry for review.
- Each ministry is responsible for specific policies and services.
Učební příklady
- The Ministry of Education runs the schools.
- He works in the Ministry of Finance.
- The Ministry of Health helps to keep people safe.
- The Ministry makes rules for the country.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
2
Work of a religious leader
The job and service of a priest, pastor, or other religious leader.
Vzorec užití:
to enter the ministry
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'ministry' with 'mission'. A mission is often a specific task or trip, while ministry is an ongoing role or service.
Synonyma
pastorate (Specifically refers to the office or term of service of a pastor.)
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clergy work (General term for work done by members of the clergy.)
Antonyma
laity (Refers to non-clergy members of a religious group.)
Kolokace
enter the ministry
|call to ministry
|youth ministry
|pastoral ministry
Témata
religion
|work
Příklady
- He decided to enter the ministry after graduating from college.
- Her ministry focuses on helping the poor.
- The pastor has been in ministry for over thirty years.
- Youth ministry is an important part of our church.
- He felt called to the ministry at a young age.
Učební příklady
- He wants to join the ministry after school.
- She works in youth ministry at her church.
- The pastor has worked in ministry for many years.
- He is studying to prepare for ministry.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
event
3
Term in high political office
The time when one prime minister and their ministers control the government.
Vzorec užití:
the [name] ministry
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is mainly used in formal or historical contexts, especially in British English.
Synonyma
administration (Commonly used in American English to refer to the same concept.)
Antonyma
opposition (Refers to political parties not currently in power.)
Kolokace
the Churchill ministry
|fall of the ministry
|short-lived ministry
Témata
politics
|history
|time
Příklady
- The Gladstone ministry passed several important reforms.
- That ministry lasted only two years before losing power.
- Historians debate the successes of the Thatcher ministry.
- The fall of the ministry led to new elections.
Učební příklady
- The Brown ministry made many changes.
- That ministry was in power for four years.
- The fall of the ministry started a new election.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
ministry
IPA
GB/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
US/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
min - istry (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (min)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: ministry
- Plural: ministries
Příbuzná slova
Forms
ministries
noun
Core family
minister
noun B1
ministerial
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
ministration
noun
Výrazy
enter the ministry
1/ˈɛntɚ ðə mˈɪnɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
Start work as clergy member
To start working as a priest, pastor, or other religious leader.
Příklady
- After years of study, he finally entered the ministry.
- She felt called to enter the ministry when she was 20.
fall of the ministry
1/fˈɔl əv ðə mˈɪnɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
End of government's term in power
When the prime minister and ministers lose their jobs because they lose support in parliament or an election.
Příklady
- The fall of the ministry led to immediate elections.
- Historians mark this event as one of the most sudden falls of a ministry in modern politics.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1/mˈɪnɪstɹi əv fˈɔɹən əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Government foreign relations department
The part of the government that deals with other countries.
Příklady
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the peace talks.
- She was appointed as spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ministry of Health
1/mˈɪnɪstɹi əv hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Government public health department
The part of the government that works to keep people healthy and safe from disease.
Příklady
- The Ministry of Health launched a new vaccination campaign.
- Data from the Ministry of Health shows an improvement in life expectancy.