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divan

/dɪˈvæn/

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noun

迪万，国务会议

A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).

Examples :

"During the Ottoman Empire, important decisions about the country were often debated within the divan before being presented to the Sultan. "

在奥斯曼帝国时期，关于国家的重要决策经常先在迪万，国务会议内部讨论，之后才会呈报给苏丹。

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noun

议事厅，法庭.

The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.

Examples :

"Within the divan, the judge listened patiently to both sides of the argument before delivering his verdict. "

在法庭上，法官耐心地听取了双方的辩论，然后才宣判。

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noun

迪万，会议，委员会

Any council or assembly.

Examples :

"The school principal addressed the student divan to discuss upcoming events and gather their input. "

校长向学生委员会发表讲话，讨论即将举行的活动并征求他们的意见。

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noun

长沙发，软榻。

A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.

Examples :

"After a long day, she liked to relax on the divan with a good book and a cup of tea. "

漫长的一天结束后，她喜欢躺在靠墙的软榻上，一边读着好书，一边喝着茶放松身心。

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noun

长沙发，靠背长椅。

A smoking-room.

Examples :

"After school, my grandfather liked to relax in the divan in his smoking room. "

放学后，我祖父喜欢在他的吸烟室里，坐在长沙发上放松身心。

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noun

诗集，诗选。

A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.

Examples :

"The scholar spent years translating the ancient Persian divan, revealing the beautiful and complex emotions of the poet. "

这位学者花费数年时间翻译了这部古老的波斯语诗集，展现了诗人美丽而复杂的情感。

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