elective
US /ɪˈlek.tɪv/
UK /ɪˈlek.tɪv/
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選修課, 選修科目
an optional course of study in a college or university
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I chose photography as my elective this semester.
我這學期選擇了攝影作為我的選修課。
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Students must complete two core courses and one elective.
學生必須完成兩門核心課程和一門選修課。
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選舉的, 民選的
chosen by election
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The new president is an elective official.
新總統是民選官員。
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The position is elective, not appointed.
這個職位是選舉產生的，而不是任命的。
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擇期, 非緊急的
(of a medical procedure) chosen by the patient or physician and not essential for immediate treatment
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She underwent an elective surgery to improve her vision.
她接受了擇期手術以改善視力。
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The doctor recommended an elective procedure for her chronic pain.
醫生建議她進行擇期手術以治療慢性疼痛。