| 单词 | referendum |
| 释义 | referendum referendum /ˌref.əˈren.dəm/ noun [C] (PLURAL referendums or FORMAL referenda) (FORMAL plebiscite) formal ► C2 a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question: » Is it more democratic to hold a referendum, rather than let the government alone decide?Thesaurus+: ↑Elections • • • Extra Examples:» A nationwide referendum will be held to decide the issue.» The opposition are demanding a referendum on the issue.» A referendum was held on the question of whether the U.K. should remain a member of the European Community.» The proposed referendum is consultative only and is not binding on Parliament.» There has been much debate over the exact wording of the referendum. |
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