Dictionary entry
united states congress
美国国会
the legislature of the United States government
- 1.
the legislature of the United States government
In use
The United States Congress passes laws that affect the whole country.
Every year, the United States Congress debates the federal budget.
The United States Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
the United States Congress + verb
通常与定冠词the连用，作主语时谓语用单数。
The United States Congress passed the new law.
美国国会通过了新法律。
in the United States Congress
She served in the United States Congress for ten years.
她在美国国会任职了十年。
member of the United States Congress
也可用congressman或congresswoman。
He is a member of the United States Congress.
他是美国国会议员。
the United States Congress's + noun
属格形式不常用，更多用of结构。
The United States Congress's approval rating is low.
美国国会的支持率很低。
Common mistakes
United States Congress is in session.The United States Congress is in session.
作为专有名词，'United States Congress' 前通常需要加定冠词 'the'。
The United States Congress have voted on the bill.The United States Congress has voted on the bill.
'United States Congress' 作为一个集体名词，在美式英语中通常视为单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。
Connections
Confusing words
- UK Parliament
- 英国议会 · Congress 特指美国立法机构，而 Parliament 指英国或其他国家的立法机构。
- United States Senate
- 美国参议院 · Congress 包括参议院和众议院，而参议院只是国会的一部分，负责批准条约等。
- United States House of Representatives
- 美国众议院 · Congress 包括参议院和众议院，而众议院是下院，负责提出税收法案等。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
专有名词，通常与定冠词the连用
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