council
US /ˈkaʊn.səl/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səl/
名詞
1.
理事會, 委員會
a group of people chosen to give advice or to make rules
範例:
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The city council approved the new zoning laws.
市議會批准了新的分區法。
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She was elected to the student council.
她被選入學生會。
2.
會議, 協商
a formal meeting of people for discussion or consultation
範例:
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The church held a special council to discuss the new reforms.
教會舉行了一次特別會議，討論新改革。
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The tribal elders gathered for a council.
部落長老們聚集在一起開會。