councilor

They collectively abstained (from voting) in the elections for local councilors.

他们在地方会选举中集体弃权。

The councilor's proposal didn't succeed because his argument failed to carry conviction.

那个建不受欢迎, 因为他论据没有说服力。

Several leading citizens have lodged complaints against the city councilors for their mishandling of public money.

市民中几位领导人物就市滥用公款对他们提出控诉。