English Dictionary

lower chamber

名詞

(government) The lower legislative chamber in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

日本語の意味

下院（国会などの二院制において、直接選挙などで選ばれ、財政関連など実務権を持つ議院）

After weeks of debate, the bill was narrowly approved by the lower chamber, surprising many analysts.

数週間にわたる審議の末、その法案は下院でかろうじて可決され、多くの分析家を驚かせた。

意味（1）

(government) The lower legislative chamber in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

lower chambers （ plural ）