0 a politician who has been elected to a Senate -- 参议员
[ as form of address ] It's a pleasure to meet you, Senator. 很高兴认识你，参议员。
The senator has been in the spotlight recently since the revelation of his tax frauds.
The senator worked hard, always talking to his constituents and hearing their problems.
The senator has two homes - an apartment in Washington and a house in Colorado.
For three hours a committee of state senators listened to a parade of local residents giving their opinions.
former U.S. senator George Mitchell
Before the amendment, senators were elected indirectly by state legislators; after the amendment, senators were elected directly by the state citizenry.
The second, greater uncertainty for a senator seeking election and reelection came from potential opponents for the seat within their own party.
As part of the confirmation process, the panel's counsel sends a "blue slip" to each of the two home state senators for the nomination.
