| 释义 |
elec·tion
\ə̇ˈlekshən, ēˌ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English eleccioun, from Middle French election, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin election-, electio election to divine favor, from Latin, choice, selection, from electus (past participle of eligere to pick out, choose) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act or process of electing : choice
< the faculty of election, or the power of free choice — Frank Thilly >
< our income-tax system is replete with elections — Journal of Accountancy >
b. : the act or process of choosing a person for office, position, or membership by voting
< they had an election last week >
c. : an instance of the electorate's exercising its function
< the election of 1936 was rather uneventful >
d. : divine choice; specifically : predestination of individuals as objects of divine mercy and salvation
e. : the choice of an astrologically favorable time
f. : the selection of a site for or method of surgery
2. : the fact or status of being elected
< an open convention … to ratify his election to party chief — Time >
Synonyms: see choice |