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C0317200 (chois)n.1. The act of choosing; selection: It is time to make a choice between the candidates.2. a. The power, right, or liberty to choose; option: The teacher gave me the choice between taking an exam and writing a paper.b. An alternative: With no money, he had no choice but to walk home.3. One that is chosen: That vase on sale looks like an excellent choice.4. A number or variety from which to choose: a wide choice of styles and colors.5. The right to terminate a pregnancy by induced abortion.adj. choic·er, choic·est 1. Of very fine quality: choice peaches.2. Selected with care; well-chosen: choice phrases.3. Expressive of intense disapproval: had some choice words for the movers who dropped her antique spinet.4. Of or relating to the USDA grade of beef with more marbling than select cuts and less marbling than prime cuts.Idiom: of choice Preferred above others of the same kind or set: "the much used leveraged buyout as the weapon of choice" (Alison Leigh Cowan).

[Middle English chois, from Old French, from choisir, to choose, from Vulgar Latin *causīre, of Germanic origin; see geus- in Indo-European roots.]

choice′ly adv.choice′ness n.Synonyms: choice, selection, alternative, option, preference
These nouns denote something chosen or available for choosing: Choice and selection are the most general: My first choice was too costly. My selection from the menu turned out to be delicious. Both words can refer to a range of things available for choosing: You have a wide choice of colors. The store had a good selection of wines. Alternative emphasizes choice between two possibilities or courses of action: "Since the days of Thomas A. Edison, the auto industry has been trying to make a credible alternative to the internal combustion engine" (Danny Hakim).
Option is often used of a choice that requires careful consideration: The legislature outlined many tax options. Preference indicates a choice based on one's values, bias, or predilections: We were offered our preference of appetizers.

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(tʃɔɪs) n1. the act or an instance of choosing or selecting2. the opportunity or power of choosing3. a person or thing chosen or that may be chosen: he was a possible choice. 4. an alternative action or possibility: what choice did I have?. 5. a supply from which to select: a poor choice of shoes. 6. of choice preferred; favouriteadj7. of superior quality; excellent: choice wine. 8. carefully chosen, appropriate: a few choice words will do the trick. 9. vulgar or rude: choice language. [C13: from Old French chois, from choisir to choose] ˈchoicely adv ˈchoiceness n

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n., adj. choic•er, choic•est. n. 1. an act or instance of choosing; selection: a wise choice of friends. 2. the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option. 3. the person or thing chosen or eligible to be chosen: Blue is my choice for the rug. 4. an alternative. 5. an abundance or variety from which to choose. 6. something that is preferred or preferable to others; the best part. adj. 7. worthy of being chosen; excellent. 8. carefully selected: choice words. 9. (of meat) designating a grade between prime and good or prime and select. Idioms: of choice, that is generally preferred: the treatment of choice. [1250–1300; Middle English chois < Old French, derivative of choisir to perceive, choose < Germanic; see choose] choice′ly, adv. choice′ness, n. syn: choice, alternative, option suggest the power of choosing between things. choice implies the opportunity to choose freely: Her choice for dessert was ice cream. alternative suggests a chance to choose only one of a limited number of possibilities: I had the alternative of going to the party or staying home. option emphasizes the right or privilege of choosing: He had the option of taking the prize money or a gift.

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a choice or picked company of people.Example: a brave choice of dauntless spirits, 1595.

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Noun	1.	choice - the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor"pick, selectiondeciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"pleasure - a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"favorite, favourite - something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"way - doing as one pleases or chooses; "if I had my way"
	2.	choice - the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"selection, option, pickaction - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"casting - the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or moviecoloration, colouration - choice and use of colors (as by an artist)sampling - (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for studydecision, determination, conclusion - the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"willing, volition - the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"election - the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession"balloting, vote, voting, ballot - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
	3.	choice - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse"alternative, optiondeciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"obverse - the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides; "the obverse of this issue"druthers, preference - the right or chance to choose; "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"default option, default - an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specifiedpossible action, possibility, opening - a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility"impossible action, impossibility - an alternative that is not availableHobson's choice - the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at allsoft option - an easier alternative; "the instructor took the soft option and gave the boy a passing grade"
Adj.	1.	choice - of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"prize, quality, select, primesuperior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students"
	2.	choice - appealing to refined taste; "choice wine"tasty - pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel"

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noun1. range, variety, selection, assortment It's available in a choice of colours.2. selection, preference, election, pick His choice of words made Rodney angry.3. option, say, alternative If I had any choice in the matter, I wouldn't have gone.adjective1. best, bad (slang), special, prime, nice, prize, select, excellent, elect, crucial (slang), exclusive, elite, superior, exquisite, def (slang), hand-picked, dainty The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.Quotations
"We human beings do have some genuine freedom of choice and therefore some effective control over our own destinies" [A.J.Toynbee Some Great 'Ifs' of History]
"We often experience more regret over the part we have left, than pleasure over the part we have preferred" [Joseph Roux Meditations of a Parish Priest]
"As a man thinketh, so is he, and as a man chooseth so is he" [Ralph Waldo Emerson Spiritual Laws]

choice

noun1. The act of choosing:election, option, preference, selection.2. The power or right of choosing:alternative, option.3. One that is selected:chosen, elect, pick, select.4. The superlative or most preferable part of something:best, cream, crème de la crème, elite, flower, pick, prize, top.Idioms: cream of the crop, flower of the flock, pick of the bunch.adjective1. Of fine quality:fine, first-class, prime, select, superior.2. Appealing to refined taste:dainty, delicate, elegant, exquisite, fine.3. Singled out in preference:chosen, elect, exclusive, select.

Translations

选择被选中的东西

choice

(tʃois) noun1. an act or the power of choosing. You have no choice – you must do it.选择2. a thing chosen. Which car was your original choice?被选中的东西

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drug of choice

1. An illicit substance one is addicted to or tends to prefer. I dabbled with a few different recreational drugs in college, but marijuana was my drug of choice.2. The favored pharmaceutical treatment for a given medical condition or ailment. Lithium has long been the drug of choice for many physicians to treat depression and bipolar disorder.3. By extension, any habit, activity, or vice that one is particularly fond of or dependent upon. A lot of people resort to drugs or alcohol to cope with their problems, but exercise has always been my drug of choice. Coffee became my drug of choice after working as a barista for three years during college.See also: choice, drug, of

be spoiled for choice

To have an abundance of suitable or ideal options from which to choose, such that it may be difficult to make a decision. Primarily heard in US. Between video games, television, and the Internet, kids these days are spoiled for choice when it comes to their entertainment. Our hotel was right in the midst of the city's finest restaurants, so whenever we wanted something to eat, we were spoiled for choice.See also: choice, spoil

spoiled for choice

Having an abundance of suitable or ideal options from which to choose, such that it may be difficult to make a decision. Primarily heard in US. Between video games, television, and the Internet, kids these days are being brought up spoiled for choice when it comes to their entertainment. Our hotel was right in the midst of the city's finest restaurants, so whenever we wanted something to eat, we were spoiled for choice.See also: choice, spoil

spoilt for choice

Having an abundance of suitable or ideal options from which to choose, such that it may be difficult to make a decision. Primarily heard in UK. Between video games, television, and the Internet, kids these days are being brought up spoilt for choice when it comes to their entertainment. Our hotel was right in the midst of the city's finest restaurants, so whenever we wanted something to eat, we were spoilt for choice.See also: choice, spoilt

beggars can't be choosers

You must accept that which is given to you, especially if you don't have the means to acquire it yourself. That dress wasn't exactly what I would have picked for myself, but, hey, it was free, and I'm broke right now. Beggars can't be choosers.See also: beggar

by choice

Intentionally; based on one's own decision or interest. I know a lot of these volunteers are forced to be here, but I'm here by choice.See also: by, choice

be spoilt for choice

To have an abundance of suitable or ideal options from which to choose, such that it may be difficult to make a decision. Primarily heard in UK. Between video games, television, and the Internet, kids these days are spoilt for choice when it comes to their entertainment. Our hotel was right in the midst of the city's finest restaurants, so whenever we wanted something to eat we were spoilt for choice.See also: choice, spoilt

Hobson's choice

Something that seems to be a choice but isn't. The phrase refers to British stable owner Thomas Hobson, who was known to act as though he only had one horse to rent to each patron, even when his stable was full. A: "This rental car is terrible." B: "Well, did you want to walk all the way from the airport to the hotel? It was Hobson's choice."See also: choice

of (one's) choice

As chosen or desired by oneself, among all the options. My parents took me to the animal shelter and told me I could have the puppy of my choice.See also: choice, of

you pays your money, and you takes your choice

When you buy something, you must accept the risk that it will not be what you wanted. I'm sorry to hear that the laptop you bought online doesn't work, but you pays your money, and you takes your choice.See also: and, choice, pay, take

you pay your money, and you take your choice

When you buy something, you must accept the risk that it will not be what you wanted. I'm sorry to hear that the laptop you bought online doesn't work, but you pay your money and you take your choice.See also: and, choice, pay, take

pay your money and take your choice

When you buy something, you must accept the risk that it will not be what you wanted. I'm sorry to hear that the laptop you bought online doesn't work, but pay your money and take your choice.See also: and, choice, money, pay, take

Beggars can't be choosers.

Prov. If someone gives you something you asked for, you should not complain about what you get. I asked Joe to lend me his bicycle, and he sent me this old, rusty one. But beggars can't be choosers. Jill: Let me wear your green dress; I don't like the blue one you lent me. Jane: Beggars can't be choosers.See also: Beggar

by choice

due to conscious choice; on purpose. I do this kind of thing by choice. No one makes me do it. I didn't go to this college by choice. It was the closest one to home.See also: by, choice

Hobson's choice

the choice between taking what is offered and getting nothing at all. (From the name of a stable owner in the seventeenth century who always hired out the horse nearest the door.) We didn't really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson's choice. We booked very late and there was nothing else left. If you want a yellow car, it's Hobson's choice. The garage has only one.See also: choice

beggars can't be choosers

Those in dire need must be content with what they get. For example, The cheapest model will have to do-beggars can't be choosers. This expression was familiar enough to be included in John Heywood's 1546 collection of proverbs. See also: beggar

by choice

Deliberately, as a matter of preference. For example, No one told me to come; I'm here by choice. This expression replaced the earlier with choice, used from about 1500. See also: by, choice

Hobson's choice

An apparently free choice that actually offers no alternative. For example, My dad said if I wanted the car I could have it tonight or not at all-that's Hobson's choice . This expression alludes to Thomas Hobson of Cambridge, England, who rented horses and allowed each customer to take only the horse nearest the stable door. [Mid-1600s] See also: choice

of choice

Preferred above others, as in A strike is the union's weapon of choice. Used with other prepositions ( by, for, with), all meaning "by preference," this idiom dates from about 1300. See also: choice, of

pay your money and take your choice

Also, you pays your money and takes your choice. Since you're paying, it's your decision, as in We can take the train or the bus-you pays your money and takes your choice. This term first appeared in the English humor magazine Punch in the mid-1800s and has been repeated ever since. See also: and, choice, money, pay, take

beggars can't be choosers

You say beggars can't be choosers to mean that you should not reject an option if it is the only one which is available to you. Initially I'd take any job that was offered me — beggars can't be choosers. There are some apartments available, and beggars can't be choosers, but they're not very nice.See also: beggar

Hobson's choice

mainly BRITISHYou can call a decision Hobson's choice when it forces you to choose something because in reality there is no other choice available. He was faced with a Hobson's choice between obedience and ruin, so he gave in to their demands. Only the satellite companies were offering enough money to screen the games, so it was Hobson's choice really. Note: This expression may refer to a man called Thomas Hobson, who earned money by hiring out horses at the end of the 16th century. He had a particular system for using each horse in turn, so a customer was given no choice, even if there were many horses available. See also: choice

beggars can't be choosers

people with no other options must be content with what is offered. proverbSee also: beggar

Hobson's choice

no choice at all. Thomas Hobson , to whom this expression refers, was a carrier at Cambridge in the early 17th century, who would not allow his clients their own choice of horse from his stables as he insisted on hiring them out in strict rotation. They were offered the ‘choice’ of the horse nearest the door or none at all. Hobson's choice is also mid 20th-century British rhyming slang for voice .See also: choice

you pays your money and you takes your choice

used to convey that there is little to choose between one alternative and another. Both pays and takes are non-standard, colloquial forms, retained from the original version of the saying in a Punch joke of 1846 .See also: and, choice, money, pay, take

be spoilt for choice

have so many attractive possibilities to choose from that it is difficult to make a selection. BritishSee also: choice, spoilt

ˌbeggars can’t be ˈchoosers

(saying) when there is no choice, you have to be satisfied with whatever you can get: I would have preferred a bed, but beggars can’t be choosers so I slept on the sofa in the living room.See also: beggar

be spoilt/spoiled for ˈchoice

have so many opportunities or things to choose from that it is difficult to make a decision: I’ve had so many job offers that I’m spoilt for choice.See also: choice, spoil, spoilt

by ˈchoice

because you have chosen: I wouldn’t go there by choice.See also: by, choice

of ˈchoice (for somebody/something)

(used after a noun) that is chosen by a particular group of people or for a particular purpose: It’s the software of choice for business use.See also: choice, of

of your ˈchoice

that you choose yourself: First prize will be a meal for two at the restaurant of your choice.See also: choice, of

ˌHobson’s ˈchoice

the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all, in reality no choice at all: It’s Hobson’s choice really, as this is the only room they have empty at the moment.This expression refers to a 17th-century Cambridge man, Tobias Hobson, who hired out horses; he would give his customers the ‘choice’ of the horse nearest the stable door or none at all.See also: choice

you ˌpays your ˌmoney and you ˌtakes your ˈchoice

(saying) used to say that there is not much difference between two or more alternatives, so you should choose whichever you prefer: It’s hard to say which explanation is more likely; it’s more a matter of you pays your money and you takes your choice.The unusual grammar in this idiom copies the speech of showmen at a fairground.See also: and, choice, money, pay, take

choice

mod. nice; cool. We had a choice time at Tom’s party.

of choice

Preferred above others of the same kind or set: "the much used leveraged buyout as the weapon of choice" (Alison Leigh Cowan).See also: choice, of

beggars can't be choosers

Those in need must take whatever they can get. A proverb in John Heywood’s 1546 collection, this expression has been repeated ever since, with very little variation. A minor exception was Thomas Fuller’s version (Gnomologia, 1732), “Beggars and Borrowers must be no Chusers.”See also: beggar

choice between (of) two evils, a

Two unpleasant alternatives. The full expression, “choose the lesser of two evils,” was already a proverb listed by John Heywood in 1546 and dates, in slightly different form, from Plato’s and Aristotle’s times. “Of harmes two, the lesse is for to chese,” wrote Chaucer in Troilus and Criseyde. Since it is not always possible to decide between two such alternatives, C. H. Spurgeon may offer the best advice: “Of two evils, choose neither” (John Ploughman’s Talk, 1880).See also: between, choice, two

Hobson's choice

A choice that represents no choice at all; an enforced decision. The term supposedly originated with the practice of a Cambridge, England, carrier named Thomas Hobson (1544–1631), who insisted that his customers take whichever horse was nearest the stable door. If they refused that horse, he would give them no other. Whether this origin is true or not, the term was adopted and appeared in print in several mid-seventeenth-century sources. It is heard less often today.See also: choice

pay(s) your money and take(s) your choice, you

It’s your decision as long as you’re willing to pay the price. This term has been traced to the mid-nineteenth century, when it first appeared in print in the English humor magazine Punch. It also appeared in a late nineteenth-century peep-show rhyme cited in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations: “Whichever you please, my little dears: You pays your money and you takes your choice, You pays your money and what you sees Is a cow or a donkey just as you pleases.”See also: and, money

you pays your money and takes your choice

See pay your money and take your choice.See also: and, choice, money, pay, take

Hobson's choice

No choice at all, take it or leave it. Thomas Hobson ran a livery stable in Cambridge, England, in the 16th century. He had a simple policy about renting out his horses: you took what he gave you or you went horseless (some accounts say he rented whichever animal was in the stall nearest the door). Hobson's spirit lives on in the joke about a passenger aboard El Al Airlines who asked the flight attendant what the choice of dinner was. She replied with a smile, “The choice is yes or no.”See also: choice

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noun range

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noun the act of choosing

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noun the power or right of choosing

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noun one that is selected

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noun the superlative or most preferable part of something

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adj of fine quality

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