"suffrage" in Chinese (Simplified)
选举权投票权
Definition
选举权是指在政治选举中投票的权利。这个词常用于描述投票权,尤其是在历史运动中。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是正式和学术用词,常见于“普选权”“妇女选举权”等短语。日常对话中不常用。仅指投票的权利,不要与“受苦(suffering)”混淆。
Examples
Women gained suffrage in many countries in the early 20th century.
20世纪初,许多国家的女性获得了**选举权**。
Universal suffrage means everyone can vote.
普选权意味着每个人都能投票。
The movement for suffrage was long and difficult.
**选举权**运动十分漫长而艰难。
Many people fought for suffrage, so don’t waste your chance to vote.
很多人为争取**选举权**而奋斗,所以不要浪费你投票的机会。
Before 1920, suffrage was not guaranteed for women in the U.S.
1920年前,美国的女性还没有被保证享有**选举权**。
Discussions about suffrage often come up during elections.
在选举期间,常常会讨论**选举权**问题。