n. 名词参议院（美国、法国、澳大利亚等国家的两个立法机构之一）；上院；某些国家的)大学理事会；大学评议会
The senate passed the new education reform bill today.
参议院今天通过了新的教育改革法案。
Many citizens attended the senate meeting to express their opinions.
许多市民参加了参议院会议以表达他们的意见。
The senate will vote on the budget proposal next week.
参议院将在下周对预算提案进行投票。
She was elected to the senate for her outstanding leadership skills.
她因杰出的领导才能被选入参议院。
The senate committee reviewed the environmental impact report thoroughly.
参议院委员会彻底审查了环境影响报告。
The senate held a special session to discuss healthcare issues.
参议院召开特别会议讨论医疗保健问题。
Debates in the senate can sometimes last for several hours.
参议院的辩论有时可以持续几个小时。
The senate approved the international trade agreement unanimously.
参议院一致批准了国际贸易协定。
The senate plays a crucial role in shaping national policies.
参议院在制定国家政策中发挥着重要作用。
Each state sends two representatives to the senate.
每个州向参议院派遣两名代表。
senate committee 参议院委员会
senate hearing 参议院听证会
senate bill 参议院法案
senate majority 参议院多数派
senate minority 参议院少数派
senate chamber 参议院议事厅
senate vote 参议院投票
复数: senates;
