elect
/ɪˈlekt/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #3362 in the learning path
选举；推选
Definitions
v. to choose someone for a position by voting
选举；推选
v. to choose to do something
选择；决定
Example
Our club elected a new captain last night.
我们俱乐部昨晚选出了一位新队长。
Citizens should elect representatives who are willing to address long-term environmental challenges rather than seek immediate popularity.
公民应当选举愿意应对长期环境挑战的代表，而不是追求眼前人气的人。
Collocations
- elect a president
- elect someone to office
- elect to do something
Word family
- election (n.)
- electoral (adj.)
- electorate (n.)
Synonyms
- choose
- select
Usage tip
elect sb chair 中职务前常不加冠词。
FAQ
- What does elect mean?
- to choose someone for a position by voting to choose to do something
- How is elect pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈlekt/, US /ɪˈlekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
