单词 | selection |
释义 | selection (sɪlekʃən ) Word forms: selections 1. uncountable noun B2 Selection is the act of selecting one or more people or things from a group. ...Darwin's principles of natural selection. Dr. Sullivan's selection to head the Department of Health was greeted with satisfaction. The children have to sit a tough selection test. 2. countable noun B2 A selection of people or things is a set of them that have been selected from a larger group. ...this selection of popular songs. [+ of] ...a dramatic rendition of selections from Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Synonyms: anthology, collection, medley, choice 3. countable noun [usually singular] B2 The selection of goods in a shop is the particular range of goods that it has available and from which you can choose what you want. It offers the widest selection of antiques of every description in a one-day market. [+ of] Synonyms: range, variety, assortment, series Collocations: jury selection More than 800 people were called to the court in Texas for jury selection. The Sun (2015) During the jury selection process, more than 100 potential jurors were asked if they were unfamiliar with the case. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Jury selection for the trial begins on Monday. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Then he invites an audience member to choose a random selection of shapes, which he proceeds to fashion into yet another precarious sculpture. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Pick a random selection of horses and the odds say that over time you will lose. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Viewers were misled because the competition claimed to be based on random selection. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Researchers hope to gain an insight into the development of the precious fungi and improve tree selection techniques. Times, Sunday Times Success rates have not fallen, thanks to an improvement in embryo selection techniques. Times, Sunday Times Before the late twentieth century, on the basis of studies showing widely varying validities for personnel selection techniques, the theory of situational specificity held sway. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These domains can be used in both yeast- and bacterial-based selection techniques and are known to bind together strongly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Feature selection techniques are a subset of the more general field of feature extraction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The meat selection varies every fortnight, and includes slow-cooking cuts in the winter. Times, Sunday Times The area of selection varies greatly depending on whether its conducted as an internal or external process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Specific policies and troop selection varies according to branch of service. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of this, selection varies at each location and changes weekly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The time between a film's debut and its selection varies greatly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are concerned with business processes related to field service and asset management, site selection, target marketing, and market research. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Site selection criteria include low current and tides and water quality appropriate for swimming as certified by a local authority. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The second chapter covers the site selection process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A number of them rely on proper site selection. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Standards include environmentally-friendly site selection, energy and water efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality, among others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But will they really compete with the 360, which has a vast selection of arcade games available, not to mention pre-owned blockbusters on the cheap? The Sun The weak rand means more bang for your buck, there's a vast selection of private game reserves and national parks, and self-drive safaris are safe and easy. Times, Sunday Times But buyers are spoilt for choice with a vast selection of people carriers and estates that will haul everything while still offering great fuel economy and a more dynamic ride. The Sun Every day for lunch the resort chefs serve up fresh-off-the-boat seafood, yummy pasta, melt-in-the-mouth pizzas, salads, risottos, meats and a vast selection of cheeses, as well as desserts galore. The Sun I spent all of it in a blur of sweat and rage, trying a vast selection of shoes, trousers, jackets and shirts. The Sun There was never a time when a wide selection of books, including gnostic ones, were widely deemed acceptable. Christianity Today You can choose from a wide selection of wood chippings to complement the food you plan to smoke. Times, Sunday Times Haven, for example, have a wide selection of facilities at 23 sites, with great entertainment options too. The Sun Shows are a good place to see a wide selection of boats under one roof and quiz experts. Times, Sunday Times It offers a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions plus two sandy beaches. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 选择物 Japanese: 選択 |
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