to elect
第三人称
elects
现在进行时
electing
过去式
elected
过去完成时
elected
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选举, 通过投票选择
to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting
及物动词
- Citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
- The nation collectively decided to elect the candidate who promised positive change.
- Voters have the responsibility to elect representatives who align with their values.
- Over the years, voters in the region have elected leaders with diverse backgrounds.
- The citizens of the country are electing new leaders who will shape the future.
同义词：
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选择, 决定
to decide on or choose a particular action or course voluntarily
及物动词
- She elected to take the scenic route home instead of the highway.
她选择了走风景优美的路线回家，而不是高速公路。
- After much thought, he elected to stay in the city rather than move.
经过深思熟虑，他选择留在城市而不是搬家。
- They elected to postpone the trip until the weather improved.
他们选择推迟旅行，直到天气好转。
- She elected to focus on her studies rather than attend the party.
她选择专注于学习而不是参加派对。
- He elected to skip dessert, feeling too full after dinner.
他选择跳过甜点，因为晚餐后感觉太饱了。