"parliament" in Chinese (Simplified)
议会
Definition
议会是负责制定法律和管理国家的一群人,通常由选举产生的代表组成。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Parliament” 属于正式用语,指许多国家的立法机构。特指时首字母需大写,如“英国议会”。美国用词为“Congress(国会)”,不要混淆 government(政府)。
Examples
The new law was discussed in parliament.
新法律在**议会**进行了讨论。
Our country has a strong parliament.
我们国家有一个强大的**议会**。
Elections for parliament are held every four years.
**议会**选举每四年举行一次。
After hours of debate, parliament finally passed the bill.
经过数小时辩论,**议会**最终通过了该法案。
Many young people want to be members of parliament one day.
许多年轻人希望有一天能成为**议会**成员。
When parliament is in session, the city is much busier.
**议会**开会时,城市变得更加繁忙。