senate
US /ˈsen.ət/
UK /ˈsen.ət/
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参议院
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.
该法案以微弱多数通过了参议院。
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She hopes to be elected to the Senate next year.
她希望明年能当选参议院议员。
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评议会, 校务委员会
the governing body of some universities or colleges.
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The university Senate approved the new academic program.
大学评议会批准了新的学术项目。
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Decisions about curriculum are made by the Senate.
课程决定由评议会做出。