administer
verb uk/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/ us/ədˈmɪn.ə.stɚ/
(MANAGE)
[ T often passive ] (also administrate, /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.streɪt/)掌管；料理事物
to control the operation or arrangement of something
The economy has been badly administered by the present government. 现任政府一直不擅长经济工作。
[ T often passive ]管理；治理
to govern a country, region, etc.
The economy has been badly administered by the present government. 现任政府一直不擅长经济工作。
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- 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.
(GIVE)
[ T ] formal给予;施用;施行
to cause someone to receive something
to administer medicine/punishment/relief 给药／施加惩罚／发放救济品
Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven and twelve years. 7岁和12岁的学生将接受测试。
figurative The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party. 最新的民意调查结果对该党来说是当头一棒。
administer an oath to someoneformal 主持（某人）的宣誓仪式
to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officially