Students' Union (SU)
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What it really means
An organisation run by students for students — usually with its own building containing a bar, cafés, shops and event spaces. It runs societies, campaigns and a free, independent advice service for academic or housing problems. "The SU" can mean the organisation or the building.
Chinese explanation
由学生自己运营的学生会——通常有自己的大楼，里面有酒吧、咖啡店、商店和活动场地。它管理社团、组织活动，还提供免费独立的学业和住宿问题咨询。"SU"既指组织也指那栋楼。
Example conversation
A: Where shall we meet?
B: The SU bar at eight? It's cheap on Wednesdays.
A：我们在哪儿碰头？
B：八点学生会酒吧？周三便宜。
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