first reading
noun /ˌfɜːst ˈriːdɪŋ/
/ˌfɜːrst ˈriːdɪŋ/
- (in Britain
) the first time that a bill is discussed in the House of Commons. Bills are formally announced at the first reading, and discussed in more detail in the second reading and the third reading.英国 一读: 下议院第一次讨论一项法案。一读正式宣布法案,二读和三读更详细地讨论。 - (in the US
) the introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives or the Senate, usually by reading out its name or number美国 一读: 在众议院或参议院中提出一项法案,通常是通过读出法案的名称或编号