a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice
the status or fact of being elected
the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
例句
Our party was routed at the election.我们党在竞选中被彻底击败了。
After the election the party was reduced to a rump.选举之后,该党的党员所剩无几了。
The democrats hope to get back at the next election.民主党希望在下次大选中重新执政。
Have you read the news about the election?你看了关于选举的新闻了吗?
It's impossible to tell who will win the next election.下届选举谁能获胜无法预知。
I may vote for her at the next election.下届选举我可能选她。
详细解释
e.lec.tion n.(名词) The act or power of electing.选举:选择的行动或能力The fact of being elected.被选举:被选的事实The right or ability to make a choice.See Synonyms at choice 选举权:选择的权力或能力参见 choiceTheology Predestined salvation, especially as conceived by Calvinists.【神学】 上帝挑选:上帝的选择,尤指加尔文教徒所信奉的