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voted

UK //ˈvəʊtɪd//US //ˈvoʊtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'votum'(誓言、愿望),通过古法语 'voter' 进入英语,原意为表达意愿或选择。

verb

❶ 投票,指在选举或决策过程中通过正式方式表达个人选择或意见的行为。

“She voted for the candidate who promised to improve education.”

(她投票给了承诺改善教育的候选人。)

“The committee voted unanimously to approve the new policy.”

(委员会一致投票通过了新政策。)

同义词:elected, chose, selected, decided, opted

常见短语

voted in — 指某人通过投票被选入某个职位或机构,通常用于选举结果。

“The new mayor was voted in by a large majority.”

(新市长以压倒性多数票当选。)

voted out — 指某人通过投票被免职或不再担任某个职位,常用于选举或组织决策。

“The incumbent was voted out after one term.”

(现任者在任期结束后被投票淘汰。)