election
US /ɪˈlek.ʃən/
UK /ɪˈlek.ʃən/
1.
选举
a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position
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The general election will be held next month.
大选将于下个月举行。
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She won the election by a landslide.
她以压倒性优势赢得了选举。
2.
选择, 选拔
the action of choosing or selecting someone or something
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The election of a new leader is a crucial step for the organization.
新领导人的选举对组织来说是关键一步。
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His election to the board was unanimous.
他被一致选入董事会。