parliamentarian

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parliamentarian — 名詞

  • parliamentariansingular
  • parliamentariansplural

1. an elected politician who serves in a parliament and is known for having deep ex

1.名詞C1
釋義

資深議員

在議會中有豐富經驗的議員

an elected politician who serves in a parliament and is known for having deep experience and practical skill in legislative work

例句

The veteran parliamentarian had served in the House of Commons for over thirty years.

這位資深議員已在英國下議院服務超過三十年。

collocation: veteran parliamentarian

Felipe was widely respected as a seasoned parliamentarian who could build consensus across party lines.

Felipe 被公認為經驗豐富的議會政治家，能夠跨越黨派界線建立共識。

collocation: seasoned parliamentarian

常見搭配
  • veteran parliamentarian
  • seasoned parliamentarian
  • opposition parliamentarian
  • senior parliamentarian
  • backbench parliamentarian
同義詞
  • legislator

    a broader term for any person who makes laws; less specific to parliamentary systems

  • member of parliament

    the official title; more neutral than 'parliamentarian', which implies respect for experience

  • lawmaker

    informal term that works across different political systems

用法筆記

Commonly used in countries with Westminster-style parliamentary systems (UK, Canada, Australia, India). In the United States, 'member of Congress' or 'representative' is more common for elected legislators. The word carries a positive connotation of experience and competence.

常見錯誤

The parliamentary gave a speech in the chamber.
The parliamentarian gave a speech in the chamber.
'Parliamentary' is an adjective; 'parliamentarian' is the noun for a person.
Liam is a US parliamentarian from Texas.
Liam is a US representative from Texas.
In the US, 'member of Congress' or 'congressman' is preferred over 'parliamentarian' for elected legislators.

2. a person with expert understanding of the rules, customs, and procedures used by

2.名詞C1
釋義

議事專家

精通議會規則程序的專家

a person with expert understanding of the rules, customs, and procedures used by parliaments and similar law-making assemblies

例句

The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the amendment did not follow proper procedure.

參議院的議事專家裁定該修正案未遵循適當程序。

collocation: Senate parliamentarian

When a dispute arose over the voting method, the chair called the parliamentarian for guidance.

當投票方式出現爭議時，主席請教了議事專家的意見。

call the parliamentarian for guidance

常見搭配
  • Senate parliamentarian
  • House parliamentarian
  • chief parliamentarian
  • deputy parliamentarian
  • parliamentarian's ruling
同義詞
  • procedural adviser

    a descriptive phrase rather than an official title; clearer to non-specialists

  • rules expert

    more general; can apply to any formal body beyond parliaments

  • clerk

    some parliamentary clerks perform similar procedural roles, though their duties are broader

用法筆記

In the US Congress, the House and Senate each employ an official called the Parliamentarian who provides non-partisan advice on procedural rules. Unlike a legislator, a parliamentarian in this sense does not vote or draft policy. This meaning is far less common in everyday conversation than the elected-member sense.

常見錯誤

The parliamentarian voted against the bill and it failed.
The parliamentarian advised that the bill could not proceed under current rules.
The procedural parliamentarian does not vote; they interpret and advise on the rules.
Pedro is a parliamentarian who represents a district in London.
Pedro is a parliamentarian who advises the speaker on procedural matters.
This sense refers to a rules expert, not an elected representative.

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