capitol
US /ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
名词
1.
国会大厦
the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the US
示例:
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The US Capitol building is a symbol of American democracy.
美国国会大厦是美国民主的象征。
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Security was heightened around the Capitol after the incident.
事件发生后，国会大厦周围的安保加强了。
2.
州议会大厦
a building in which a state legislature meets
示例:
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The new law was debated in the state capitol.
新法律在州议会大厦进行了辩论。
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Visitors can take tours of the state capitol building.
游客可以参观州议会大厦。