n.

1. （常大写）（政府的）部[C]
   the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

   外交部

2. （常大写）内阁，全体阁员[the S][G]
   The Ministry has resigned.

   内阁已辞职。

3. 部长（或阁员）的任期[C]
4. 全体牧师[the S][G]
5. 牧师的职务[the S]
   He was intended for the ministry.

   他准备当牧师。

n.

1. a government department headed by a minister.
2. a period of government under one Prime Minister.
3. the work, vocation, or office of a minister of religion.
   ▸spiritual service to others provided by the Christian Church.