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senate

UK //ˈsen.ət//US //ˈsen.ət//

词源

源自拉丁语 'senatus',意为'长老的集会',与 'senex'(老人)相关,反映了古罗马元老院的贵族传统。

noun

❶ 指某些国家的立法机构中的上议院,通常由选举或任命的议员组成,负责审议和通过法律。

“The bill was passed by the Senate after a long debate.”

(经过长时间的辩论后,该法案被参议院通过。)

“She was elected to the Senate last year.”

(她去年当选为参议员。)

❶ 在古罗马时期,指由贵族组成的最高立法和咨询机构,负责国家的重要决策。

“The Roman Senate played a crucial role in governing the empire.”

(罗马元老院在治理帝国中发挥了关键作用。)

“Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Senate.”

(尤利乌斯·凯撒被元老院的成员刺杀。)

同义词:upper house, legislative council, assembly

常见短语

Senate chamber — 指参议院举行会议的大厅或场所,通常用于正式辩论和投票。

“The senators gathered in the Senate chamber to discuss the new bill.”

(参议员们聚集在参议院大厅讨论新法案。)

Senate majority leader — 指参议院中多数党的领袖,负责协调立法议程和党内事务。

“The Senate majority leader announced the schedule for the upcoming session.”

(参议院多数党领袖宣布了下一次会议的日程安排。)