administer

动词 v.
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/    /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/|/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To apportion out, distribute. transitive
    — [Let zephyrs] administer their tepid, genial airs.
  2. To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity. transitive
    — For forms of government let fools contest: / Whate'er is best administered is best.
  3. To minister (to). intransitive
    — administering to the sick
  4. To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.
  5. To give, as an oath.
    — Swear […] to keep the oath that we administer.
  6. To give (a drug, to a patient), be it orally or by any other means. transitive
    — We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.
  7. To cause (a patient, human or animal) to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit. transitive
    — A noxious drug had been administered to him.

词形变化

administers present,singular,third-person administering participle,present administered participle,past administered past administre alternative,obsolete

词源

From Middle English administren, from Old French aminister, from Latin administrare (“to manage, execute”), from ad (“to”) + ministrare (“to attend, serve”), from minister (“servant”); see minister.
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