consulate
US /ˈkɑːn.sjə.lət/
UK /ˈkɑːn.sjə.lət/
1.
领事馆
the place where a consul works
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He went to the consulate to renew his passport.
他去了领事馆更新护照。
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The new consulate building is located downtown.
新的领事馆大楼位于市中心。
2.
领事职务, 领事权限
the position or authority of a consul
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He held the consulate in a major European city for five years.
他在一个主要的欧洲城市担任了五年领事。
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The new ambassador previously served in a consulate abroad.
新大使此前曾在海外领事馆任职。