town hall

• 指地方政府用于会议和行政办公的公共建筑，也指官员为与社区讨论问题而举行的公开会议。

A public building used for local government meetings and administrative offices, or a meeting held by officials to discuss issues with the community.

1. Government buildingA2formal

   A building used for the administration of local government, often housing the offices of a town's mayor and council.

   市政厅

   • The wedding reception was held at the town hall.
   • Residents gathered at the town hall to discuss the new park.
   • The mayor's office is located in the town hall.

2. Public meetingB1formal

   A meeting organized by local government officials to discuss issues with the community.

   市民大会

   • The city council held a town hall to address traffic concerns.
   • Over 200 people attended the town hall on education funding.
   • The senator will host a virtual town hall next week.