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constituencies

UK //kənˈstɪtjuənsiz//US //kənˈstɪtʃuənsiz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'constituentia'(组成部分),通过法语 'constituance' 演变而来,最初指代政治选区或选民群体。

noun

❶ 指选举中划分的区域或群体,选民在其中投票选出代表。常用于政治领域,表示某个议员或官员所代表的特定人群或地区。

“The politician visited several constituencies to understand local concerns.”

(这位政治家走访了多个选区,以了解当地民众的关切。)

“Each constituency elects one representative to the parliament.”

(每个选区选出一名代表进入议会。)

❶ 泛指任何特定群体或支持者,如客户、粉丝等。常用于商业或社会领域,表示某个组织或个人的主要支持者或受众。

“The company tailored its products to meet the needs of its core constituencies.”

(公司调整产品以满足核心客户群体的需求。)

“Universities must listen to their constituencies, including students and alumni.”

(大学必须听取包括学生和校友在内的支持者的意见。)

同义词:districts, electorates, voters, supporters, communities

常见短语

key constituencies — 指对选举或决策至关重要的选民群体或支持者,通常能显著影响结果。

“The candidate focused on key constituencies to secure victory.”

(候选人专注于关键选民群体以确保胜利。)

represent a constituency — 指在政治或组织中代表某个特定群体或地区,为其发声或争取利益。

“As a senator, her job is to represent her constituency in Congress.”

(作为参议员,她的工作是在国会中代表她的选区。)