federal
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/ˈfedərəl/
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/ˈfedərəl/
relating to a system where states have their own governments but are united under a central government
The federal government makes laws that apply to all states.
联邦政府制定适用于所有州的法律。
connected to the national government rather than state or local governments
Federal taxes are paid to the national government.
联邦税缴纳给国家政府。