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electing

UK //ɪˈlektɪŋ//US //ɪˈlektɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'eligere'(意为'挑选'),通过古法语 'élire' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 通过投票或正式程序选择某人担任某个职位或角色,通常涉及集体决策过程。

“The committee is electing a new chairperson next week.”

(委员会下周将选举新的主席。)

“They are electing representatives for the student council.”

(他们正在选举学生会的代表。)

同义词:choosing, selecting, voting for

常见短语

electing to — 主动选择做某事,强调经过考虑后的决定。

“She is electing to study abroad instead of attending a local university.”

(她选择出国留学而不是上本地大学。)