| 释义 |
electable, a.|ɪˈlɛktəb(ə)l|
[f. prec. + -able.]
Able to be elected, qualified for election.
1879Echo 6 Mar. 2/4 The electorate has been widened, but the electable class has been narrowed.
▸ Of a poltician or party: having the qualities which make election likely or plausible.
1919Kansas City Times 14 Jan. 9/6 You cannot elect such men to office. They are not electable... The man who can do things is not at all the type of man that can get votes. 1963C. L. Clapp Congressman i. 29 At first glance, they may not appear electable. 2004Times Lit. Suppl. 10 Dec. 12/1 How they made Labour electable, and how they dealt with each other, will keep historians busy for a long time.
▸ electability n.
1947Los Angeles Times 7 Dec. ii. 4/5 You may discuss, pro and con, the *electability or lack of same of such men.., but the record shows that all of them are men of integrity, exceptional ability and great accomplishment. 2001Publican Newspaper 4 June 8/1 It is probably the Liberal Democrats who have the most pub-friendly outlook..but a lack of faith in their electability means this is not reflected in the party's support. |