
好词典

源自中古法语 'secretarie',最初指'保管机密文件的人',后演变为现代英语中的'秘书'或'部长'。
❶ 秘书,指在办公室中负责处理信件、安排会议、接听电话等日常事务的工作人员。
“She works as a secretary in a law firm.”
(她在一家律师事务所担任秘书。)
“The secretary scheduled a meeting for next Monday.”
(秘书安排了下周一的会议。)
❶ 部长,指政府或组织中负责特定事务的高级官员,如外交部长、财政部长等。
“The Secretary of State will attend the international conference.”
(国务卿将出席这次国际会议。)
“The Secretary of Defense announced new military policies.”
(国防部长宣布了新的军事政策。)
secretary bird — 秘书鸟,一种大型非洲猛禽,因其头部羽毛类似古代秘书插在耳后的羽毛笔而得名。
“The secretary bird is known for its ability to hunt snakes.”
(秘书鸟以捕食蛇类而闻名。)
secretary desk — 秘书桌,一种带有折叠桌面的写字台,通常配有抽屉和储物空间。
“She keeps her documents organized in her secretary desk.”
(她把文件整齐地放在秘书桌里。)