parliament
名詞
UK/ˈpɑː.lɪ.mənt/
US/ˈpɑːr.lə.mənt/
定義 parliament 名詞
- B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
In some countries, a group of usually elected politicians or other individuals who are responsible for making laws for their country.
議會；國會
The national parliament cast their votes in favor of establishing their own military force.
國家議會投票贊成建立自己的軍事力量。
In 1997, she secured a seat as a member of parliament.
1997年，她成功當選為議會成員。
The new bill is scheduled for debate in parliament this week.
新法案計劃於本週在議會進行辯論。
- Countable(可數名詞)
A specific period during which a parliament is in session, typically between recesses or elections.
議會会期
This particular session of parliament will conclude next month.
這個特定的議會會期將在下個月結束。
Several new pieces of legislation have been passed since the last parliament session ended.
自從上次議會會期結束以來，已經通過了幾項新法案。
The parliament is currently in recess.
議會目前正在休會。