elect
/ɪˈlekt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈlekt/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈlekt/ (ame, mw) · /iˈlekt/ (bre, ipa)
elect — 動詞
- electpresent simple I / you / we / they
- electshe / she / it
- electedpast simple
- electing-ing form
1. to choose someone for an official position or public role by casting votes in an
選舉
透過投票選出某人擔任職位
to choose someone for an official position or public role by casting votes in an election
Club members elected Christopher as their new treasurer at the annual meeting.
會員們在年度會議中選舉 Christopher 擔任新任財務長。
elect + somebody + as + position
Nora was elected to the student council by a large number of votes.
Nora 以高票當選進入學生議會。
passive: be elected + to + institution
Citizens in the district will elect a new mayor in November this year.
該選區的居民將於今年十一月選舉新任市長。
The committee elected Niran to represent them at the state conference.
委員會選舉 Niran 代表他們出席州會議。
文法句型
elect somebody + as + position
elect somebody + to + institution
be elected + position
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice. In American English, 'as' after 'elect' is often dropped when followed by a title: 'She was elected president' (not 'elected as president').
常見錯誤
2. to make a deliberate choice to follow a particular course of action, often after
選擇；決定
刻意決定去做某件事
to make a deliberate choice to follow a particular course of action, often after thinking about it carefully
Many good students elect to study abroad for one year during college.
許多優秀的學生選擇在大學期間出國留學一年。
elect + to-infinitive
After the flood ruined their home, the Chen family elected to move somewhere safer.
洪水沖毀家園後，陳家決定搬到更安全的地方。
elect + to-infinitive with causal context
Selim elected to take the back roads to escape the heavy traffic this morning.
Selim 今天早上選擇走小路以避開嚴重的交通阻塞。
Sophia elected to stay quiet rather than argue with her cousin at the family dinner.
Sophia 在家庭聚餐時選擇保持沉默，而不是與表親爭吵。
文法句型
elect + to-infinitive
用法筆記
More formal than 'choose' or 'decide to'. Only takes a to-infinitive complement — never a gerund ('elect doing' is incorrect). Often used for decisions that carry weight or seriousness.
常見錯誤
elect — 名詞
1. in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, those people whom God has chosen f
揀選之民
被上帝揀選得救或賦予特殊使命的人們
in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, those people whom God has chosen for salvation or a special spiritual purpose
The idea of the elect appears throughout the Old Testament and other early writings.
揀選之民的概念在舊約聖經及其他早期著作中多次出現。
the + elect (always with definite article)
The pastor explained that the elect are called to serve their neighbors with kindness.
牧師解釋說，揀選之民應當以愛心服務他們的鄰居。
In Christian belief, the elect receive God's grace and are saved from punishment.
根據基督信仰，揀選之民領受上帝的恩典並免於懲罰。
The prophet described a future in which the elect would live in peace and plenty.
先知預言未來揀選之民將在和平與富足中生活。
- the chosen
more general; not exclusively religious
- the saved
narrower; refers only to those granted salvation
- the faithful
broader; includes all believers, not just those predestined
- the damned
in religious contexts, those condemned to punishment
- the lost
those who have not received salvation
文法句型
the elect
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by 'the' (the elect). In modern religious contexts, often paired with 'the chosen people' in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Rare in everyday speech — primarily found in biblical commentary, theology, and sermons.
常見錯誤
2. a small, carefully chosen set of individuals widely seen as the most gifted or c
精英
因優秀特質而被選出的一小群人
a small, carefully chosen set of individuals widely seen as the most gifted or capable within a given area
Only the elect among the science students were invited to join the research program.
只有理科學生中的精英受邀加入這項研究計畫。
the elect among + group
The awards ceremony honored the elect of this year's film and theater industry.
今年電影與戲劇界的精英在頒獎典禮上受到表揚。
Being among the elect at the music academy meant performing on special occasions.
在音樂學院中成為精英，意味著有機會在特殊場合演出。
The business conference was open only to the elect of the international banking world.
這場商業會議僅對國際銀行業的精英開放。
- the elite
more common in everyday use; can have neutral or negative connotations
- the select few
emphasises small size of the group
- the chosen few
carries a sense of special privilege or destiny
- the masses
the general population, lacking special distinction
- the rank and file
ordinary members of a group, not the leadership
文法句型
the elect
用法筆記
Always takes the definite article. Strongly formal or literary in tone. In modern usage, 'elite' or 'select few' are more frequent alternatives.
常見錯誤
elect — 形容詞
- electpositive
- more electcomparative
- most electsuperlative
1. used immediately after a political title for someone who has won an election to
當選未就職
已當選但尚未正式上任的
used immediately after a political title for someone who has won an election to that position and is waiting to officially take up the role
The president-elect gave a short speech thanking her supporters on election night.
總統當選人在選舉之夜向支持者發表簡短演說。
title + elect (postpositive)
The governor-elect met with the current governor to discuss the transition of power.
州長當選人與現任州長會面，討論權力交接事宜。
The prime minister-elect began choosing cabinet members before taking official office.
總理當選人開始在正式就職前挑選內閣成員。
The mayor-elect promised to build more parks and improve public transportation.
市長當選人承諾興建更多公園並改善公共運輸系統。
文法句型
title + elect
用法筆記
Always placed AFTER the noun it modifies — never before. A hyphen is standard between the title and 'elect'. Common titles: president-elect, governor-elect, prime minister-elect, mayor-elect. The term is used during the transition period between election day and inauguration day.
常見錯誤
2. chosen for excellence from among many candidates; hand-picked because of outstan
精選的
經挑選而出的優秀的
chosen for excellence from among many candidates; hand-picked because of outstanding qualities
An elect group of young dancers received scholarships to study at top training schools.
一個精選的年輕舞者小組獲得頂尖訓練學校的全額獎學金。
elect + noun (attributive position)
Only an elect few are chosen for the special training program each summer.
每年夏天只有經過精選的少數人才能參加這項特殊培訓計畫。
The elect members of the orchestra performed at the ambassador's private dinner.
樂團中精選的成員在大使的私人晚宴上演出。
The chef prepared a separate menu for the elect guests at the charity event.
主廚在慈善活動中為精選的來賓準備了專屬菜單。
- select
more common; also means carefully chosen but less formal
- hand-picked
emphasises personal choice by an authority
- choice
describes high quality, often of consumer goods
文法句型
elect + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Sounds quite formal or even archaic in modern English. In everyday speech, 'select' or 'hand-picked' are more natural alternatives. Often paired with 'few' (an elect few).