chamber

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal

n. a large room where a group of people, like a government, meets to make laws.

n. a hall used for the meetings of a legislative or judicial body; also refers to the body itself.

日本語:議院※

“The members of parliament gathered in the debating chamber to discuss the new law.”

“The upper chamber of the legislature voted to delay the bill, citing concerns over its long-term economic impact on rural communities.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. an enclosed space inside the body, such as one of the parts of the heart.

n. a natural or anatomical cavity, such as the atria or ventricles of the heart.

“The human heart has four chambers that pump blood to the rest of the body.”

“The ultrasound revealed a slight abnormality in the left chamber of the heart, requiring further diagnostic testing.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technology Technical

n. a small space in a machine or weapon, like the part of a gun that holds a bullet.

n. an enclosed space in a machine or instrument, specifically the part of a firearm that holds the cartridge.

“He checked the chamber of the rifle to make sure it was empty before cleaning it.”

“The engineer designed a pressurized chamber to test how the new sensors would perform under extreme underwater conditions.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical

v. to put a bullet into the part of a gun where it is ready to be fired.

v. to move a round of ammunition into the chamber of a firearm.

“The soldier quickly chambered a round as he heard a noise in the bushes.”

“The instructor demonstrated how to safely chamber a round while maintaining proper muzzle discipline at the firing range.”