capitol
US /ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
名詞
1.
國會大廈
the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the US
範例:
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The US Capitol building is a symbol of American democracy.
美國國會大廈是美國民主的象徵。
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Security was heightened around the Capitol after the incident.
事件發生後，國會大廈周圍的安保加強了。
2.
州議會大廈
a building in which a state legislature meets
範例:
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The new law was debated in the state capitol.
新法律在州議會大廈進行了辯論。
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Visitors can take tours of the state capitol building.
遊客可以參觀州議會大廈。