plurality
US /plʊˈræl.ə.t̬i/
UK /plʊəˈræl.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
複數, 多數
the state of being plural
範例:
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The word 'children' is the plurality of 'child'.
“children”是“child”的複數。
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The concept of plurality is fundamental in grammar.
複數的概念在語法中是基礎的。
2.
多樣性, 多數
a large number of different things or people
範例:
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The city boasts a plurality of cultures and traditions.
這座城市擁有多元的文化和傳統。
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A plurality of opinions was expressed during the debate.
辯論中表達了多種意見。
3.
相對多數, 多數票
the number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority
範例:
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The candidate won with a plurality of votes, not a majority.
該候選人以相對多數票獲勝，而非絕對多數。
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In a three-way race, a candidate can win with a plurality.
在三方競爭中，候選人可以以相對多數獲勝。