chambers
US /ˈtʃeɪm·bərz/
UK /ˈtʃeɪm.bəz/
複數名詞
1.
律師事務所, 律師辦公室
a set of rooms used by a barrister or barristers
範例:
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The barrister works from his chambers in London.
律師在倫敦的辦公室工作。
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Many young barristers share chambers to reduce costs.
許多年輕律師共享辦公室以降低成本。
2.
寢宮, 房間
a private room, typically in a large house
範例:
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The king retired to his private chambers.
國王退到他的私人寢宮。
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The servants prepared the royal chambers for the night.
僕人們為夜晚準備了皇家寢宮。
3.
議會, 法庭
a legislative or judicial body
範例:
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The city council held its meeting in the council chambers.
市議會在議會大廳舉行了會議。
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The judge retired to his private chambers to consider the verdict.
法官退到他的私人辦公室考慮判決。