council
/ˈkaunsl; `kaʊnsl/ n[CGp]
1 group of people elected to manage affairs in a city, county, etc 会议; 政务会; 议会
a city/county council 市[郡]议会
The local council is/are in charge of repairing roads. 地方议会负责维修道路.
[attrib 作定语]
council services, elections 议会的部门、 选举.
2 group of people appointed or elected to give advice, make rules, manage affairs, etc （顾问、 立法、 管理等）委员会
A council of elders governs the tribe. 有个叫长老会的组织治理这个部落.
In Britain, the Design Council gives awards for good industrial design. 在英国, 设计委员会给优秀的工业产品设计颁奖.
a council of war, ie a meeting of leaders, military commanders, etc to discuss tactics 军事会议.