a person holding a leadership, administrative, or party position in a government, political party, or military organization

why; what for; for what reason. A colloquial way of asking about the purpose or reason for an action.

used to inquire about the purpose or reason for an action; why

free from dirt, marks, or stains

to drink a toast or finish one's drink in one go (literally: dry cup)

to get rid of; to finish off

to work; to be employed

whatever for?; why on earth?

biscuit; cracker; cookie

a certain number or amount; several

the physical or technical perturbation or disruption of signals or waves, especially in a scientific context

indicating that a course of action is the most direct or should be taken without further delay; might as well

lacking moisture, especially in relation to weather, climate, soil, or the human body

the mainstay, core member, or essential part of an organization or group

to take action to influence or affect the course of an event, often in an official or professional capacity

to involve oneself in another person's private matters without right or invitation

a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

police officers and judicial cadres

the primary route or main line within a transportation, communication, or power network

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

enthusiasm for doing something

an administrative official or executive secretary within an organization or committee

honorific term used to ask about someone's business or purpose of visit

to work energetically and with full commitment to a task or project

describing a state of being perfectly clean, neat, or free from dirt or clutter.

the most important or fundamental part of a system, organization, or structure

to clean clothes with chemical solvents instead of water; the process of dry cleaning

to engage in individual farming as opposed to collective farming

a dried grape, often used as a snack or in baking

to take practical action and achieve concrete results

capable and experienced

to wipe dry

tree trunk

a major thoroughfare or primary traffic route

to dry over a heat source

responsibility; implication; involvement

the competence, talent, or practical skill to handle affairs and solve problems

to have full responsibility for a task or job, often involving fixed costs or specific performance targets

withered; shriveled; dried-up

highly capable, energetic, and efficient (often used to describe an individual)

thoroughly or entirely, often regarding forgetting, consuming, or removing things

to dry up; to run dry

adoptive mother (traditional adoption, i.e. without legal ramifications)

quick, crisp, and decisive in action or speech without hesitation

cadres and the general public; party officials and ordinary people