parliament
/ˈpɑːləmənt/ · /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4392 in the learning path
议会；国会
Definitions
n. A country's group of representatives that debates and makes laws
议会；国会
Example
Our class visited parliament and watched a lively debate.
我们班参观了议会，观看了一场热烈的辩论。
Parliament should examine the long-term environmental consequences of major infrastructure projects before approving public funding.
议会应在批准公共拨款前，审查重大基础设施项目的长期环境影响。
Collocations
- member of parliament
- parliamentary debate
- dissolve parliament
Word family
- parliamentary (adj.)
- parliamentarian (n.)
Synonyms
- legislature
Usage tip
特指某国议会时常大写；英国议员简称MP。
FAQ
- What does parliament mean?
- A country's group of representatives that debates and makes laws
- How is parliament pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɑːləmənt/, US /ˈpɑːrləmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
