
好词典

源自拉丁语 'votum'(意为'愿望、誓言'),通过古法语 'voter'(投票)进入英语,最早记录于16世纪。
❶ 指在选举中投票的人,即选民。通常指具有法定投票资格的公民,参与政治选举或其他投票活动。
“Every voter should carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballot.”
(每位选民在投票前都应仔细考虑候选人。)
“The number of registered voters has increased this year.”
(今年登记的选民人数有所增加。)
eligible voter — 指符合法定条件、有资格参与投票的人,通常需满足年龄、国籍等要求。
“Only eligible voters are allowed to enter the polling booth.”
(只有符合条件的选民才能进入投票间。)
swing voter — 指在选举中不固定支持某一政党,可能根据情况改变投票选择的选民。
“Politicians often target swing voters during their campaigns.”
(政客们在竞选期间常常瞄准摇摆选民。)