1 council /ˈkaʊnsəl/ noun plural councils
plural councils
Learner's definition of COUNCIL
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: a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something议会；理事会；政务委员会 -
The city council is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants.市议会正考虑在餐馆禁烟。
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the town/parish council镇/行政区议会
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a national security council国家安全理事会
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a tribal council部落委员会
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: a group of people who provide advice or guidance on something顾问委员会 ◊ Do not confuse council with counsel.
2 council /ˈkaʊnsəl/ adjective
2 council
/ˈkaʊnsəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of COUNCIL
always used before a noun
1
: of or relating to a council议会的；理事会的；委员会的 2
British : provided by a local government council for people to live in for low rent（房屋）地方政府廉租的