n.[C]

1. （大写）（美国等的）参议院
   This proposal was approved by both the House and the Senate.

   这一建议得到了参、众两院的批准。

2. 立法机构；立法机构的全体成员
3. （古罗马的）元老院
4. （某些大学的）评议会，理事会
5. 参议院的会议厅

n.

1. the smaller upper assembly in the US, US states, France, and other countries.
   ▸the governing body of a university or college.
2. the state council of the ancient Roman republic and empire.