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the House of Commons
noun
uk /ˌhaʊs əv ˈkɒm.ənz/ us /ˌhaʊs əv ˈkɑː.mənz/(alsothe Commons)
one of the two parts of parliament in the UK and Canada, whose members are each elected to represent a particular official area of the country, or its members, or the place where it meets: （英国或加拿大议会中的）下议院
The mood was sombre as the Commons sat down on Wednesday to debate the crisis.星期三下议院开会辩论那场危机时气氛很严肃。
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House of Commons | American Dictionary
House of Commons
noun[ U ]
us/ˈhɑʊs əv ˈkɑm·ənz/(infmlCommons)
in Canada, the group of elected government members that makes the laws
the House of Commons | Business English
the House of Commons
noun
POLITICSukus(alsothe Commons)
one of the two chambers(= parts) of parliament in Britain and Canada, whose members are elected to represent a particular area of the country:
When the chancellor rises from his seat in the House of Commons on Wednesday, he will try to appear confident.
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