election
/ɪˈlekʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #3183 in the learning path
选举
Definitions
n. a process in which people vote to choose representatives
选举
n. the act of being chosen for a position by voting
当选
Example
Our club is holding an election for its next chair.
我们俱乐部正在举行选举，选出下一任主席。
A fair election requires transparent procedures and equal opportunities for candidates to present their policies.
公平的选举需要透明的程序，并让候选人有平等机会介绍其政策。
Collocations
- hold an election
- general election
- election campaign
- win an election
Word family
- elect (v.)
- electoral (adj.)
- electorate (n.)
- elector (n.)
Usage tip
elect强调投票选出；select泛指挑选。
FAQ
- What does election mean?
- a process in which people vote to choose representatives the act of being chosen for a position by voting
- How is election pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈlekʃən/, US /ɪˈlekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
