the bench

US /ðə bɛntʃ/
UK /ðə bɛntʃ/
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1.

法官席, 审判席

the seat where the judge sits in a court of law

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The lawyer approached the bench to present new evidence.
律师走近法官席，提交新证据。
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The judge returned to the bench after a short recess.
短暂休庭后，法官回到法官席。
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法官团, 司法机构

the collective body of judges in a court

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The decision came down from the bench.
这项决定来自法官团。
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Respect for the bench is crucial for the legal system.
尊重法官团对法律体系至关重要。
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