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单词 elect
释义
verb | adjective
electelect1 /ɪˈlɛkt/ ●●● W2 verb Etymology
ETYMOLOGYelect1
Origin: 1400-1500 Latin electus, past participle of eligere to choose
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
elect
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyelect
he, she, itelects
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyelected
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave elected
he, she, ithas elected
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad elected
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill elect
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have elected
Continuous Form
PresentIam electing
he, she, itis electing
you, we, theyare electing
PastI, he, she, itwas electing
you, we, theywere electing
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been electing
he, she, ithas been electing
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been electing
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be electing
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been electing
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS
 Brown was elected mayor two years ago.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSto decide which one of a number of things, possibilities, people, etc. that you want, because it is the best or most appropriate
to decide which one of a number of things, possibilities, people, etc. that you want, because it is the best or most appropriate:  “Which movie do you want to watch tonight?” “You choose this time.” The city chose a new mayor on Tuesday.
to choose something or someone from a group of people or things:  Pick any number from one to ten.
formal to choose something or someone by thinking carefully about which is the best, most appropriate, etc.:  The advisors help students select classes that meet graduation requirements.
to choose one thing from many possible choices:  Have you decided on a name for the baby?
to choose one thing instead of another:  Many drivers opt for Japanese cars.
formal to choose to do one thing instead of another:  Hanley elected to take early retirement.
 to make a choice or judgment about something, especially after considering all the possibilities or arguments
to make a choice or judgment about something, especially after considering all the possibilities or arguments:  “Which one do you want?” “I can’t decide.” Has the committee decided anything yet?
to decide something after thinking about it carefully:  They made a decision not to have children.
to decide something after thinking about it so that you are unlikely to change your decision:  Henry made up his mind to go to college in the spring.
(also reach a decision) to officially decide something important, often as a group, after discussing or thinking carefully about it:  The committee still has not come to a decision on how to spend the money.
formal to make a definite decision to do something:  She had resolved to work hard and not disappoint her parents.
formal to officially decide exactly what the details, rules, etc. of something will be:  Details of the plan have yet to be determined.
(also pick informal) to decide which of a number of things, possibilities, etc. you want:  I let the kids choose what they want to wear.
to decide to do one thing instead of another:  When he won, he opted to take the cash rather than the car.
1[transitive usually passive] social studies, politics to choose someone for an official position by voting: elect somebody to something Brock was elected to the state legislature.elect somebody president/governor etc. Brown was elected mayor two years ago.► see thesaurus at choose, decide2elect to do something formal to choose to do something:  The committee elected not to fire Johnson. [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin electus, past participle of eligere to choose]
verb | adjective
electelect2 adjective president-elect/governor-elect/mayor-elect etc. the person who has been elected as president, etc., but who has not yet officially started his or her job
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