Senate
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参议院
assembly possessing high legislative powers
例子
The senate debated the new law for several hours.
Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
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参议院, 上议院
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
例子
The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
参议院投票批准了国际贸易协定。
Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
在一些国家，参议院的选举每六年举行一次。
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参议院, 学术委员会
a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
例子
The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
大学评议会批准了新的课程变更。
Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
教职员工向参议院提出了他们的担忧。
