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senates
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the upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for lawmaking, oversight, and approval of appointments
- The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
- Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
- The Senate passed legislation on healthcare reform.
- Each state elects two senators to the U.S. Senate.
- The Senate Committee held hearings on the issue.
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an assembly or council that holds high legislative authority
- The senate debated the new law for several hours.
- Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
- The proposed reforms were reviewed by the senate.
- The senate has the power to approve or reject legislation.
- Meetings of the senate are often open to the public.
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参议院, 学术委员会
a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
- The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
大学评议会批准了新的课程变更。
- Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
教职员工向参议院提出了他们的担忧。
- The senate oversees policies regarding student admissions and grading.
参议院监督有关学生招生和评分的政策。
- A special session of the senate was called to address funding issues.
为了解决资金问题，参议院召开了一次特别会议。
- The senate plays a key role in shaping academic standards for the institution.
参议院在制定机构的学术标准方面发挥着关键作用。