1 管理,治理
The money will be administered by local charities.
这笔资金将由当地慈善机构管理。
Our office administers the affairs of the Society.
我们办公室管理协会的事务。
2 执行,实施;给予
administer justice/punishment etc
It is not the job of the police to administer justice; that falls to the courts.
司法不是警方的职责,而是法院的职责。
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Pillai had responsibility for administering to the needs of half a million people.
皮莱负责解决50万民众的需求问题。
administer sth to sb
The test was administered to all 11-year-olds.
这个考试针对所有11岁的孩子进行。
administer an oath (= be the official person who listens to it) 主持宣誓仪式
3 施用〔药物〕,给予〔治疗〕
This unit teaches students how to administer first aid
本单元教学生如何进行急救。
administer sth to sb
Painkillers were administered to the boy.
已给那个男孩服了止痛药。