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elects

UK //ɪˈlekts//US //ɪˈlekts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'eligere'(挑选),经由古法语 'elire' 进入英语,原意为‘精挑细选’。

verb

❶ 通过投票或正式程序选择某人担任某个职位或角色,通常用于政治选举或组织决策场合。

“The committee elects a new chairperson every two years.”

(委员会每两年选举一次新的主席。)

“The board of directors elects the CEO by majority vote.”

(董事会通过多数票选举首席执行官。)

同义词:chooses, selects, votes for

常见短语

elect to do something — 正式决定做某事,强调经过慎重考虑后的选择,常见于法律或正式文书。

“She elected to take early retirement after 30 years of service.”

(在服务30年后,她选择提前退休。)