chambers
US /ˈtʃeɪm·bərz/
UK /ˈtʃeɪm.bəz/
复数名词
1.
律师事务所, 律师办公室
a set of rooms used by a barrister or barristers
示例:
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The barrister works from his chambers in London.
律师在伦敦的办公室工作。
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Many young barristers share chambers to reduce costs.
许多年轻律师共享办公室以降低成本。
2.
寝宫, 房间
a private room, typically in a large house
示例:
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The king retired to his private chambers.
国王退到他的私人寝宫。
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The servants prepared the royal chambers for the night.
仆人们为夜晚准备了皇家寝宫。
3.
议会, 法庭
a legislative or judicial body
示例:
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The city council held its meeting in the council chambers.
市议会在议会大厅举行了会议。
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The judge retired to his private chambers to consider the verdict.
法官退到他的私人办公室考虑判决。