election
election — 名詞
1. An event in which the people of a country, state, or organization vote to decide
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.
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
Before a national election, Femi's family compares the candidates' records on education and healthcare.
在全國大選前，Femi 的家人會比較候選人在教育與醫療保健方面的紀錄。
Voter turnout in the local election was much higher than expected, with long queues at polling stations across the district.
地方選舉的投票率遠高於預期，選區各地的投票站都排起了長長的隊伍。
A televised debate between the two main candidates changed many people's minds only days before the election.
兩位主要候選人之間的電視辯論，在選舉前幾天改變了許多人的想法。
- 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
2. The condition of being chosen for a role or office through a vote, often announc
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.
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]
The committee announced Tunde's election in an email to all members the morning after the final vote.
委員會在最後投票結束的隔天早上，發電子郵件向全體成員宣布 Tunde 當選的消息。
The new mayor's election was celebrated with a small gathering at the town hall on Friday evening.
新市長當選的消息，在週五晚上於市政廳的一場小型聚會中受到慶祝。
- 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.'
- 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
3. The power or freedom to choose between different options or possibilities in a p
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.
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
The old will gave the grandchildren an election to divide the property equally or sell it and share the money.
那份舊遺囑賦予孫子女們選擇的權利：要麼平均分配財產，要麼將其出售後平分現金。
The terms of the contract gave each partner an election to take profits in cash or shares.
合約條款讓每位合夥人有權選擇以現金或股票的方式獲取利潤。
- 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).