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voting

UK //ˈvəʊtɪŋ//US //ˈvoʊtɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'voten'(投票),最终源于拉丁语 'votum'(誓言、愿望)。

noun

❶ 指通过投票表达意见或做出决定的行为或过程,常见于选举、会议决策等正式场合。

“Online voting makes it easier for people to participate in elections.”

(在线投票让人们更容易参与选举。)

“The voting for the new committee members will take place next week.”

(新委员的投票将于下周进行。)

同义词:balloting, polling, election

常见短语

voting rights — 指公民参与投票的法定权利,通常与民主制度相关。

“The movement fought for equal voting rights for all citizens.”

(该运动为所有公民争取平等的投票权。)

voting booth — 投票站内用于秘密填写选票的小隔间,保障选民隐私。

“She stepped into the voting booth to cast her ballot.”

(她走进投票亭投下选票。)