| 单词 | choose |
| 释义 | choose choose /tʃuːz/ verb [I or T] (chose, chosen) ↑Verb Endings for choose A1 to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities: » She had to choose between the two men in her life.» Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.» He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe.» [+ question word] It's difficult choosing where to live.» [+ two objects] I've chosen Luis a present/I've chosen a present for Luis.» Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] The firm's directors chose Emma to be the new production manager.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking and choosingchoose to do sthB1 to decide to do something: » Katie chose (= decided) to stay away from work that day.little/not much to choose betweenF0 When there is little to choose between two or more things, they are (all) very similar. Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities• • • Extra Examples:» Why did you choose to live in London?» You'll have to choose between a holiday or a new washing machine.» We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.» Martha chose her favourite book of bedtime stories.» I need you to help me choose an outfit.Common mistake: choose! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using choose in the past tense.! In the past simple, don't say 'choosed' or 'chosed', say chose.! The past participle is chosen. |
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