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单词 administer
释义 administer

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/ aep /-stɚ/

verb (GIVE) ↑Verb Endings for administer
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F0 [T] FORMAL to cause someone to receive something:
» to administer medicine/punishment/relief» Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven and twelve years.» FIGURATIVE The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying
administer an oath to sb FORMAL
2
F0 to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officially
Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisions
verb (MANAGE) ↑Verb Endings for administer
1
F0 [T often passive] to control the operation or arrangement of something:
» The economy has been badly administered by the present government.Thesaurus+: ↑Managing and organizing
2
F0 [T often passive] to govern a country, region, etc.:
» The economy has been badly administered by the present government.Thesaurus+: ↑Managing and organizing
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Extra Examples:» King Darius I is noteworthy for his administrative reforms, military conquests, and religious toleration.» an administrative assistant» The cost-cutting measures include streamlining administrative procedures in the company.» This software claims to reduce administrative costs.» The new study looks at the amount of time police officers spend on administrative tasks.» We're engaging the services of a professional administrator.» Our new administrator seems to be trying to stamp her authority on every aspect of the department.» The new administrator in accounts is a real stunner.» a college/hospital administrator» Both teachers and administrators opposed the proposal to merge the two schools.» Reputable charities spend the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.» Eastern Slavonia is to revert to Croatian government rule next year after a transitional period under U.N. administration.» Keeping noise levels low is the bane of airport administration.» The new administration is still in the shakedown period.» Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration.
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