council

n.

1. 委员会, 理事会
   • The matter was debated in the Security Council of the United Nations.
     这个问题在联合国安全理事会辩论过。
2. (郡、镇等)政务会, 地方议会
   • The local council is[are] in charge of repairing roads.
     地方议会负责维修道路。