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ballot

/ˈbælət/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6408 in the learning path

无记名投票;投票表决

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Definitions

n. A process of voting, usually in secret.

无记名投票;投票表决

n. A paper or electronic form used to record a vote.

选票

v. To ask people to vote, or to vote yourself.

组织投票;投票

Example

Our club chose its new chair by secret ballot.

我们俱乐部以无记名投票的方式选出了新主席。

A secret ballot allows citizens to express their political preferences without fear of pressure from others.

无记名投票让公民能够表达政治倾向,而不必担心他人的施压。

Collocations

  • secret ballot
  • ballot paper
  • ballot box
  • hold a ballot

Synonyms

  • vote

Usage tip

ballot侧重投票程序或选票;by secret ballot指无记名投票。

FAQ

What does ballot mean?
A process of voting, usually in secret. A paper or electronic form used to record a vote. To ask people to vote, or to vote yourself.
How is ballot pronounced?
UK /ˈbælət/, US /ˈbælət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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