congress
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/ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
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/ˈkɒŋɡres/
A big meeting where people from different groups talk and decide things.
The congress of world leaders discussed climate change.
世界领导人的大会讨论了气候变化。
The group of people who make laws in the US and some other countries.
The US congress passed a new law yesterday.
美国国会昨天通过了一项新法律。
A political group or organization.
The congress of workers fought for better pay.
工人大会为争取更好的薪酬而斗争。
The act of meeting or coming together.
The congress of two cultures created new traditions.
两种文化的交汇创造了新的传统。