请输入您要查询的英文单词：

　

单词 the bench
释义

Trends of
the bench

View usage for:

(phrase) 
Definition
judges or magistrates collectively
It shows how seriously the bench viewed these offences.
Synonyms
court
At this rate, you could find yourself in court for assault.
judge
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
judges
magistrate
The magistrate ordered them to pay £3000 compensation.
magistrates
tribunal
The tribunal found that he had been unfairly dismissed.
judiciary
courtroom
See bench

Additional synonyms

in the sense of judge
Definition
a public official with authority to hear cases and pass sentences in a court of law
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
Synonyms
magistrate,
justice,
beak (British, slang),
His, Her or Your Honour
in the sense of magistrate
Definition
a public officer concerned with the administration of law
The magistrate ordered them to pay £3000 compensation.
Synonyms
judge,
justice,
provost (Scottish),
bailie (Scottish),
justice of the peace,
J.P.
in the sense of tribunal
Definition
a court of justice
The tribunal found that he had been unfairly dismissed.
Synonyms
hearing,
court,
trial,
bar,
bench,
industrial tribunal,
judgment seat,
judicial examination

Nearby words of
the bench

  • the apple of your eye
  • the axe
  • the Bar
  • the bench
  • the best
  • the blink of an eye
  • the bomb

Synonyms of 'the bench'

the bench

Explore 'the bench' in the dictionary

the bench in British English

(sometimes capital)
a. 
a judge or magistrate sitting in court in a judicial capacity
b. 
judges or magistrates collectively
See full dictionary entry for bench

Examples of 'the bench' in a sentence
the bench

De Ruiter eased down onto the bench, wiping his neck with a handkerchief, still breathing heavily.
Terman, Douglas CORMORANT
Shepilov was just pulling himself up and sank on to the bench with a groan.
Higgins, Jack CONFESSIONAL
I must look in there during the week, thought Laura - and then she noticed the bench.
Martin, Joy THE IMAGE OF LAURA

Synonyms of 'the bench'

court, judge, judges, magistrate
More Synonyms of the bench

Chinese translation of 'the Bench'

the Bench

  1. 法官席 (fǎguānxí)
See bench (sense 4)

Nearby words of
the Bench

  • the battery's going
  • the BBC
  • the beauty of it is that ...
  • the Bench
  • the bends
  • the bereaved
  • the best

Related terms of
the Bench

  • to be on the bench
随便看

　

英语词典包含298861条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。

　

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间：2025/2/3 4:54:57