senator
/ˈsenətə/ · /ˈsenətər/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6402 in the learning path
参议员
Definitions
n. A member of a senate, a lawmaking body
参议员
Example
The senator listened carefully to concerns at our community meeting.
这位参议员在我们的社区会议上认真听取了大家的担忧。
A senator may propose legislation to improve healthcare access, although approval requires support from other lawmakers.
参议员可以提出改善医疗服务可及性的法案，但法案获批需要其他立法者的支持。
Collocations
- elect a senator
- serve as a senator
- a senior senator
Word family
- senate (n.)
- senatorial (adj.)
Usage tip
senator是参议员；senate指参议院。
FAQ
- What does senator mean?
- A member of a senate, a lawmaking body
- How is senator pronounced?
- UK /ˈsenətə/, US /ˈsenətər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
