election

/ɪˈlekʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈlekʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈlek-shən/ (ame, mw)

election — 名詞

  • electionsingular
  • electionsplural

1. An event in which the people of a country, state, or organization vote to decide

1.名詞A2
釋義

選舉

透過投票選出政治領袖或代表的過程

An event in which the people of a country, state, or organization vote to decide who will hold a position of authority or to make a decision on a public issue.

例句

Nellie was nervous as she waited in line to cast her vote in the presidential election.

Nellie 在排隊投票選總統時感到非常緊張。

collocation: cast (one's) vote in the election

The outcome of the election was not announced until every ballot had been counted by hand.

選舉結果要等到所有選票都用手工計完之後才會公布。

passive: outcome of the election was announced

同義詞
  • vote

    Vote can be a noun meaning an individual instance of choosing, while election refers to the entire event. 'She cast her vote in the election.'

  • ballot

    Ballot refers specifically to the paper or system used for voting, or a round of voting. 'The ballot was secret.'

  • poll

    Poll can mean the voting process itself or a survey of opinions. 'The poll opened at 7 a.m.'

文法句型

the [adjective] election

hold / call / win / lose an election

in / during / at the election

用法筆記

This is the most common meaning of election. The noun is countable: you can say an election or elections. The type of election is usually specified with an adjective before it (presidential election, general election, local election) or a noun modifier (city election, school-board election).

常見錯誤

❌The election is very important, please voting.
✅The election is very important, so please vote.
💡After please, use the base form of the verb (vote), not the -ing form.
❌I will election for the new president.
✅I will vote in the election for the new president.
💡Election is a noun (event), not a verb. Use vote (verb) for the action of casting a ballot.

2. The condition of being chosen for a role or office through a vote, often announc

2.名詞B2
釋義

當選

被投票選上某職位的狀態

The condition of being chosen for a role or office through a vote, often announced after a campaign and formal counting of ballots.

例句

Sari's election as class president surprised no one, since she had organised the most student events.

Sari 當選班長並不讓人意外，因為她主辦了最多的學生活動。

collocation: election as [role]

Following her election to the board of directors, Antonia immediately proposed a new environmental policy for the company.

Antonia 當選進入董事會後，立即為公司提出了一項新的環保政策。

collocation: election to [institution]

同義詞
  • appointment

    Appointment is being chosen by a person or small group, not by a vote of many people. 'Her appointment as director was made by the CEO.'

  • selection

    Selection is broader and can happen through any method, not just voting. 'His selection for the team was based on skill.'

反義詞
  • rejection

    Being turned down or not chosen for a position.

文法句型

[possessive] election as [role]

[possessive] election to [institution]

following / after [possessive] election

用法筆記

In this sense, election refers to the status or fact of having been chosen, not the event itself. It is uncountable and typically appears with a possessive (her election, his election) or with as/to (election as treasurer, election to the committee). Distinguish from sense 1: 'The election took place on Tuesday' (event) vs 'Her election was a historic moment' (status).

常見錯誤

❌His election as chairman was held last month.
✅His election as chairman took effect last month. The election (sense 1) was held last month.
💡Election (status) does not take verbs like hold; use take effect or be confirmed.

3. The power or freedom to choose between different options or possibilities in a p

3.名詞C1
釋義

選擇權

在不同選項之間做出選擇的權利或自由

The power or freedom to choose between different options or possibilities in a personal, legal, or professional setting.

例句

The contract gave the buyer the right of election to accept or reject the goods within thirty days.

合約賦予買方在三十天內選擇接受或拒絕貨物的權利。

formal/legal: right of election

In some legal systems, a person who lost money must elect between ways to be repaid.

在某些法律體系中，損失金錢的一方可在補償方式之間做選擇。

collocation: make an election between

同義詞
  • choice

    Choice is the everyday word; election in this sense is much more formal. 'You have a choice between two options.'

  • option

    Option emphasises one of several possible alternatives rather than the act of choosing. 'We have three options to consider.'

  • preference

    Preference is about which option you like more, not the act of choosing itself. 'My preference is the earlier flight.'

文法句型

right / freedom / power of election

have the election of [options]

make an election between [options]

用法筆記

This sense is formal and fairly rare in everyday English. You are most likely to encounter it in legal documents, formal contracts, or philosophical discussions. In ordinary speech, choice or option is used instead. Example: 'You have the right of election' (formal) vs 'You have the right to choose' (everyday).

常見錯誤

❌I have the election to go to the park or stay home.
✅I have the choice of going to the park or staying home.
💡Election in the sense of personal choice is extremely formal and unnatural in everyday contexts. Use choice or option instead.