chamber
含义: A large room used for formal meetings; an enclosed space or cavity
Chamber has several meanings: a large room for official or formal gatherings (the council chamber); a legislative body (the upper chamber of Parliament); an enclosed space in the body or a machine (heart chamber, combustion chamber); or a private room (archaic). 'Chamber music' is classical music for small groups.
例句
- The case will be heard in the judge's private chamber. 此案将在法官的私人办公室审理。El caso se escuchará en la cámara privada del juez.その案件は裁判官の私室で審理されます。그 사건은 판사의 사실에서 심리될 예정입니다.
- The bullet was still in the chamber of the gun. 子弹还在枪的弹膛里。La bala todavía estaba en la recámara del arma.弾丸はまだ銃の薬室にありました。총알은 아직 총의 약실에 남아 있었습니다.
- She is a member of the upper chamber of Parliament. 她是议会上院的成员。Ella es miembro de la cámara alta del Parlamento.彼女は議会の上院の議員です。그녀는 의회 상원의 의원입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French 'chambre', from Latin 'camera' meaning 'vaulted room', from Greek 'kamara' (vaulted chamber). Related to 'camera' (originally a dark chamber), 'comrade' (one who shares a chamber), and 'chamberlain'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Latin 'camera' meaning vaulted room, which also gave us 'camera' (originally a darkened chamber for photography) and 'comrade' (one who shares a chamber).
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