Senate
01
上院
assembly possessing high legislative powers
例
The senate debated the new law for several hours.
Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
02
上院, 元老院
a legislative or governing body, usually the smaller and more influential chamber in a bicameral system, with the authority to create, revise, or approve laws and policies
例
The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
上院は国際貿易協定を承認するために投票しました。
Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
一部の国では、上院の選挙が6年ごとに行われます。
03
上院, 学術評議会
a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
例
The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
大学の評議会は新しいカリキュラムの変更を承認しました。
Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
教員たちは彼らの懸念を上院に提示しました。
