
好词典

由前缀 under-(表示'在...之下')与 secretary(秘书/部长)组成,源自中古英语,最终来自拉丁语 'secretarius'(秘密的保管者)。
❶ 指政府部门中职位次于部长或秘书长的副职官员,通常负责协助处理特定领域的行政事务或政策执行。
“The undersecretary of education announced new policies today.”
(教育部副部长今天宣布了新政策。)
“She was promoted to undersecretary after years of service.”
(经过多年服务后,她被提升为副部长。)
undersecretary-general — 通常用于联合国等国际组织,指副秘书长,协助秘书长处理日常事务或特定领域工作。
“The undersecretary-general delivered a speech at the assembly.”
(副秘书长在大会上发表了演讲。)