n.

1. 会议；政务会；协调会[C][G]
   They will hold a council to discuss the proposal.

   他们将开会讨论这个建议。

2. 顾问班子；地方议会[C][G]
3. 议事，商讨[U]
   He is in council now.

   他正在议事。

n.

1. a formally constituted advisory, deliberative, or administrative body.
   ▸a body elected to manage the affairs of a city, county, or district.
2. [as modifier] Brit. denoting housing provided by a local council.