secretary
UK/ˈsekrətrɪ/US/'sekrәtәri/
NGSL 2kIELTSA2
Definitions
n.
A person who handles correspondence, scheduling, and clerical work for an organization or person
秘书，文书
n.
An official in charge of a government department or organization
（政府部门的）部长，大臣；（团体的）书记，干事
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsecretapart, aside
+
-aryto sift, separate, distinguish, decide
=secretary
secret + -ary (a person connected with) = one entrusted with secrets. Originally a confidential clerk who handled a powerful person's private letters. The job widened into general clerical work, and the "keeper of important matters" sense rose to titles like Secretary of State.
Common Collocations
- 1.personal secretary私人秘书
- 2.Secretary of State国务卿／国务大臣
- 3.company secretary公司秘书
- 4.press secretary新闻发言人
- 5.general secretary总书记／秘书长
Example Sentences
- 1.
My secretary will call you to arrange a meeting.
- 2.
The Secretary of State met with foreign leaders today.
- 3.
She was elected secretary of the local tennis club.