session
/ˈseʃn; `sɛʃən/ n
1 meeting or series of meetings of a parliament, lawcourt, etc for discussing or deciding sth （议会的）会议; （法庭的）开庭
the morning session of the Crown Court 英国地方刑事法庭的上午开庭
the next session of arms negotiations 军备谈判的下一届会议
the autumn session (ie sitting) of parliament 议会的秋季会议.
2
(a) school or university year 学年.
(b) (US) school term or period of study 学期.
3 single continuous period spent in one activity （进行某活动连续的）一段时间
a re`cording session, ie one at which material is recorded on tape or discs, etc 录制时间（把材料录在磁带、 唱片等上用的时间）
After several sessions at the gym, I feel a lot fitter. 我在健身房锻炼了几次以後, 觉得身体好多了.
4 governing body of a Presbyterian church 长老会的管理机构.
5 (idm 习语) in `session
(a) assembled for business 开会; 开庭
The court is now in session. 法院现在开庭.
(b) not on vacation 不在休假期
Is Parliament in session during the summer? 议会在夏季是开会期吗?