ministry
gb/mˈɪnɪstɹi/ us/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
B1
Angielski
~ 1800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
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.
Schemat użycia:
the Ministry of [area]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ministry' with 'minister'. The 'ministry' is the department, while the 'minister' is the person in charge.
Synonimy
department (A general term for a division within a government or organization, not always headed by a minister.)
|
agency (A government body, sometimes with more limited scope or autonomy than a ministry.)
Antonimy
private sector (Refers to non-governmental organizations and businesses.)
Kolokacje
Ministry of Education
|Ministry of Health
|Ministry of Finance
|head of the ministry
|government ministry
Tematy
government
|politics
|administration
|law
|business
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
B2
action
2
Work of a religious leader
The job and service of a priest, pastor, or other religious leader.
Schemat użycia:
to enter the ministry
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'ministry' with 'mission'. A mission is often a specific task or trip, while ministry is an ongoing role or service.
Synonimy
pastorate (Specifically refers to the office or term of service of a pastor.)
|
clergy work (General term for work done by members of the clergy.)
Antonimy
laity (Refers to non-clergy members of a religious group.)
Kolokacje
enter the ministry
|call to ministry
|youth ministry
|pastoral ministry
Tematy
religion
|work
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
formal
C1
event
3
Term in high political office
The time when one prime minister and their ministers control the government.
Schemat użycia:
the [name] ministry
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize this meaning is mainly used in formal or historical contexts, especially in British English.
Synonimy
administration (Commonly used in American English to refer to the same concept.)
Antonimy
opposition (Refers to political parties not currently in power.)
Kolokacje
the Churchill ministry
|fall of the ministry
|short-lived ministry
Tematy
politics
|history
|time
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The Brown ministry made many changes.
- That ministry was in power for four years.
- The fall of the ministry started a new election.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
ministry
IPA
GB/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
US/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
Sylaby i akcent
min - istry (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (min)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: ministry
- Plural: ministries
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
ministries
noun
Core family
minister
noun B1
ministerial
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
ministration
noun
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The Ministry of Health launched a new vaccination campaign.
- Data from the Ministry of Health shows an improvement in life expectancy.