administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ verb administers; administered; administering
administers; administered; administering
Learner's definition of ADMINISTER
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[+ object] : to manage the operation of (something, such as a company or government) or the use of (something, such as property)管理;掌管;治理 -
As a cost-saving measure, voters have elected to have the two towns administered jointly.作为节约成本的一项举措,选民们决定对两个城市进行联合治理。
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The UN personnel are there to help administer the territory.联合国人员在那里帮助管理这片领土。
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She's been hired to administer the fund.她受雇管理基金。
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[+ object] : to provide or apply (something, such as justice) : to put (something) into effect执行;实施 3
[+ object] : to give or present (something) officially or as part of a ceremony主持(仪式等) 4
[+ object] : to give (a drug, medicine, or treatment) to someone给予(药物或治疗) 5
[no object] : to give needed help or care to others给予帮助;关心照顾(某人) —
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