senate
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/ˈsenət/
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/ˈsenət/
A group of elected people who help make laws in some countries.
The senate voted on the new law yesterday.
参议院昨天对新法律进行了投票。
A group that makes decisions for a university.
The university senate approved the new course.
大学评议会批准了新课程。
The main government council in ancient Rome.
The ancient Roman senate met in a special building.
古罗马元老院在一座特殊建筑中开会。