单词 | election |
释义 | election /i lek"sheuhn/, n. 1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote. 2. a public vote upon a proposition submitted. 3. the act of electing. 4. Theol. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation. [1225-75; < L election- (s. of electio), equiv. to elect(us) (see ELECT) + -ion- -ION; r. ME eleccioun < AF] |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。