senate
US /ˈsen.ət/
UK /ˈsen.ət/
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參議院
the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.
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The bill passed through the Senate with a narrow majority.
該法案以微弱多數通過了參議院。
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She hopes to be elected to the Senate next year.
她希望明年能當選參議院議員。
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評議會, 校務委員會
the governing body of some universities or colleges.
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The university Senate approved the new academic program.
大學評議會批准了新的學術項目。
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Decisions about curriculum are made by the Senate.
課程決定由評議會做出。