| 单词 | administer |
| 释义 | administer —administrant /ad min"euh streuhnt/, n. /ad min"euh steuhr/, v.t. 1. to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of: to administer the law. 2. to bring into use or operation: to administer justice; to administer last rites. 3. to make application of; give: to administer medicine. 4. to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like). 5. Law. to manage or dispose of, as a decedent's estate by an executor or administrator or a trust estate by a trustee. v.i. 6. to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually fol. by to): to administer to the poor. 7. to perform the duties of an administrator: She administers quite effectively. [1325-75; < L administrare to assist, carry out, manage the affairs of (see AD-, MINISTER); r. ME amynistre (with A-5) < MF aministrer] Syn. 1. conduct, control, execute; direct, superintend, supervise, oversee. See rule. 2. distribute, supply, furnish. |
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