parliament

名詞

UK/ˈpɑː.lɪ.mənt/
US/ˈpɑːr.lə.mənt/

定義 parliament 名詞

  1. 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。

  2. 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。