| 单词 | election |
| 释义 | electionelectionselectionelection /ɪˈlekʃən/ noun1[countable] an occasion when people vote to choose a leader or government: He won the presidential election.win他竞选总统获胜。the right to vote in electionselection选举权2[uncountable] a situation in which someone is chosen as leader, or a party is chosen: the election of a new leader新领导人的当选stand for election (=to try to be elected)There are very few women standing for election.bewomanstand很少女性参选。 ➔ by-election—electoralelectoral /ɪˈlektərəl/ adjectiveCOLLOCATIONS: electionverbsto have/hold an electionAn election will be held on March 22nd.holdto call an election (=to arrange for an election to happen)The Prime Minister decided to call an election.decideto win/lose an electionWho do you think will win the election?If the party loses the election, they may decide they need a new leader.loseto fight an election British English (=to take part in it and try to win)Two of the candidates have never fought an election before.candidatefighttypes of electiona general/national election (=one to elect a national government)He may resign before the next general election.a local/regional/state electionThey have had success in local elections.haveelectiona presidential election (=one to elect a new president)She was a candidate in last year’s presidential election.bea democratic electionThese were the country’s first ever democratic elections.beelectionelection + nounthe election resultsThe election results will not be announced until tomorrow morning.resultannouncean election campaignHe fought a very good election campaign.fightan election victory/defeatIt was his fourth election victory.beelection dayNobody knows what will happen on election day.knowan election promise/pledge (=made when a person or party is trying to be elected)The government has broken all its election promises.havebreakpromiseTHESAURUS: electionelection an occasion when people vote to choose a political leader or a government: Presidential elections are held every 4 years.electionbeholdyearvote an occasion when people vote to decide something or choose something: They held a vote to choose the best singer.holdwellThere will be a vote on the bill in parliament.referendum an occasion when everyone in a country votes on an important subject: A referendum was held on whether or not to join the European Union.behold |
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