council
US /ˈkaʊn.səl/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səl/
1.
理事会, 委员会
a group of people chosen to give advice or to make rules
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The city council approved the new zoning laws.
市议会批准了新的分区法。
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She was elected to the student council.
她被选入学生会。
2.
会议, 协商
a formal meeting of people for discussion or consultation
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The church held a special council to discuss the new reforms.
教会举行了一次特别会议，讨论新改革。
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The tribal elders gathered for a council.
部落长老们聚集在一起开会。