| 单词 | choose |
| 释义 | choosechoose /tʃuz/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense chose /tʃoʊz/, past participle chosen /ˈtʃoʊzən/) [intransitive, transitive] 1to 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.choose to do something She has chosen to carry on working after the baby is born.choose somebody to do something I wonder who they’ll choose to take over Reuben’s job.choose (somebody/something) from something You can choose from over a thousand books. Jurors are chosen from lists of people who have driver’s licenses.choose between something and something Many retired people have to choose between buying food and buying medicine.choose which/when/what etc. You can choose when to make payments.choose somebody/something as something The company chose New York as its base.choose something for something (=because of something) We chose Chicago for its central location. People should be free to choose their own doctor.► see thesaurus at decideTHESAURUSpick – to choose something or someone from a group of people or things: Pick any number from one to ten.select 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.decide on something – to choose one thing from many possible choices: Have you decided on a name for the baby?opt for something – to choose one thing instead of another: Many drivers opt for Japanese cars.elect formal – to choose to do one thing instead of another: Hanley elected to take early retirement.2to decide or prefer to do something: choose to do something Both departments have chosen to ignore the situation. You can leave now, if you choose. [Origin: Old English ceosan] → see also choice1 |
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