congressman
/ˈkɒŋɡresmən/ · /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4641 in the learning path
国会议员；美国众议员
Definitions
n. A male congress member, especially in the US House of Representatives.
国会议员；美国众议员
Example
The congressman listened as local residents described their transport problems.
这位国会议员听当地居民讲述他们遇到的交通问题。
A congressman may propose legislation to improve public services, but securing support from other representatives is essential.
国会议员可以提出改善公共服务的法案，但争取其他议员的支持至关重要。
Collocations
- elect a congressman
- local congressman
- former congressman
Word family
- congress (n.)
- congressional (adj.)
- congresswoman (n.)
Usage tip
美国语境通常指男性众议员；性别中性可用国会议员统称。
FAQ
- What does congressman mean?
- A male congress member, especially in the US House of Representatives.
- How is congressman pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒŋɡresmən/, US /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
