the front bench
(either of the two rows of seats in the British Parliament occupied by the) leading members of the government and opposition (在英国议会中的两排)前座(的政府及反对党议员)
members on the front bench(es) opposite 反对党前座议员
[attrib 作定语]
the ,front-bench `spokesman on defence 议会中谈论国防事务的前座发言人. front-`bencher n Member of Parliament entitled to sit on the front bench 前座议员.