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"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。