例句:The political scandal shook the nation to its very foundations.
这一政治丑闻从根本上动摇了该国家。

2.the lower house 下议院

例句:Voters will be electing members to the four provincial assemblies and the lower house of parliament.
选民们将选举四个省级议会的成员和国民议会下院的议员。

3.served as 担任；充当

例句:She ushered me into the front room, which served as her office.
她把我领进了她用作办公室的前厅。

4.points out 指出

例句:Critics point out that the prince, on his income, should be paying tax.
批评家指出王子的收入应该纳税。