selection
selection — 名詞
1. the process of deciding which person or thing is the most suitable one among the
挑選
從一群對象中選出最合適者
the process of deciding which person or thing is the most suitable one among the possible candidates
The selection of a new manager took the committee over three months.
挑選新任經理的過程花了委員會三個多月的時間。
selection of + role/person
Gabriela's selection for the national team surprised no one who had watched her play.
Gabriela 入選國家代表隊，對所有看過她比賽的人來說都不意外。
selection for + position/team
The selection process involves two interviews and a practical test.
篩選過程包括兩次面試和一項實作測驗。
Careful selection of materials can make a big difference to the final product.
仔細挑選材料對最終產品的品質影響很大。
- rejection
the act of deciding not to accept someone or something
文法句型
selection of [noun]
selection for [position/team]
用法筆記
Frequently paired with 'of' to indicate what is being chosen, or with 'for' to indicate the position or role the person is chosen for. The word is typically uncountable in this sense, so it takes a singular verb even when followed by a plural noun.
常見錯誤
2. a group of different items or products that people can pick from, especially in
選擇
可供挑選的多樣商品或選項
a group of different items or products that people can pick from, especially in a shop, restaurant, or online store
The restaurant offers a wide selection of vegetarian dishes.
這家餐廳提供多種素食料理可供選擇。
wide / good / large selection of + noun
The shop has an excellent selection of winter coats at reasonable prices.
這家店有各式各樣的冬季外套，價格也很合理。
There was only a small selection of books on the shelf near the counter.
櫃檯旁邊的書架上只有少數幾本書可挑。
Olivia found a good selection of fresh herbs at the morning market.
Olivia 在早市找到了多種新鮮香草。
- range
broader term; does not imply a curated choice
- variety
emphasises the diversity of types rather than the set as a whole
- assortment
slightly more formal, often used for packaged mixed items
文法句型
a [adjective] selection of [noun]
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adjectives such as 'wide', 'good', 'large', 'excellent', 'small', or 'limited' to describe the size or quality of the range available.
3. an individual item or person picked from a group because they are considered the
獲選人或物
被選中的人或物品
an individual item or person picked from a group because they are considered the best or most suitable option
Zayd was the committee's final selection for the lead role in the play.
Zayd 是委員會最終選定擔任話劇主角的人選。
final selection for + position / role
The café's selection of the month is a honey-lavender cake.
這家咖啡館本月推薦的產品是蜂蜜薰衣草蛋糕。
Your selections will appear in the shopping cart before you complete the payment.
您選購的商品在付款前會顯示在購物車中。
Madison was an obvious selection for the scholarship given her excellent grades.
Madison 成績優異，獲得獎學金是理所當然的選擇。
文法句型
final selection
selection of the [time period]
用法筆記
Often refers to a formal or official choice made by a committee or organisation. For casual everyday choices, 'choice' or 'pick' is more natural.
4. the natural or human-driven process by which living things with characteristics
天擇
生物適應環境的演化機制
the natural or human-driven process by which living things with characteristics suited to their environment survive and pass those characteristics to later generations, leading to changes in a species over time
Darwin's theory of natural selection changed how scientists understand the development of species.
達爾文的天擇說改變了科學家對物種演化的理解方式。
natural selection as evolutionary theory
During a drought, natural selection on the Galápagos Islands favoured finches with larger beaks.
一場乾旱讓加拉巴哥群島上的天擇偏好了嘴喙更大的雀鳥。
concrete example: drought + finches + beak size
Through artificial selection, Kofi's family has bred tomatoes that ripen much faster than wild varieties.
Kofi 的家人透過人為篩選，培育出比野生品種成熟速度快很多的番茄。
Scientists study how selection shapes the behaviour of animals in different environments.
科學家研究天擇如何塑造不同環境中動物的行為。
- evolution
broader concept that includes selection but also covers mutation and genetic drift
- adaptation
refers to the result of selection rather than the process itself
文法句型
natural selection
artificial selection
selection pressure
用法筆記
Most commonly encountered in the fixed phrase 'natural selection'. 'Artificial selection' refers to selective breeding by humans, such as in farming or pet breeding. In this biological sense, the word is always uncountable.