"capitol" in Chinese (Simplified)
国会大厦
Definition
“国会大厦”是立法机构(如议会或国会)开会制定法律的建筑。在美国,‘the Capitol’通常指华盛顿特区的主要政府大楼。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“国会大厦”专指立法机构的会议大楼,不要与“capital”(首都/资金)混淆。英语中大写的'The Capitol'通常指美国国会大厦。用法较正式。
Examples
The capitol is where lawmakers meet.
立法人员在**国会大厦**开会。
We visited the state capitol on our trip.
我们旅行时参观了州**国会大厦**。
Many important laws are decided inside the capitol.
许多重要的法律在**国会大厦**内决定。
He took a selfie on the steps of the Capitol before the tour started.
参观开始前,他在**国会大厦**台阶上自拍了一张。
Protesters gathered outside the Capitol during the vote.
投票期间,抗议者聚集在**国会大厦**外面。
You can see the dome of the Capitol from miles away.
你可以从几公里外看到**国会大厦**的圆顶。