1560s, of religion; 1650s, of state; in some uses from Middle French ministériel and directly from Medieval Latin ministerialis "pertaining to service, of a minister," from Latin ministerium (see ministry); in some cases probably directly from minister or ministry.
双语例句
1. The prime minister's initial ministerial appointments haven't pleased all his supporters.
首相最初的大臣任命没能让他所有的支持者都满意。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Ministerial colleagues were briefing against him.
其他部长在攻击诋毁他。
来自柯林斯例句
3. decisions taken at ministerial level
部长级的决定
来自《权威词典》
4. They are holding a conference at ministerial level.
他们正在举行部长级会议.
来自辞典例句
5. With a convulsive motion , he tore away the ministerial band from before his breast.
