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Elected Meaning in English

word · lemma: elect

/ɪˈɫɛktəd/
i-LEK-tid
/ɪlˈɛktɪd/
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释义

Chosen by voting, especially for an official position such as president, mayor, or class representative. It can also mean selected for a role by a group decision.

用法与细微差别

Most often used after a form of 'be': 'was elected', 'got elected'. Common with public offices: 'elected president', 'elected mayor'. Don't confuse it with 'selected' or 'appointed': 'elected' usually involves voting.

例句

She was elected class president last week.

basic

He was elected mayor of the city.

basic

Only two students were elected this year.

basic

She never expected to get elected, but everyone liked her ideas.

natural

Once he was elected, things started to change pretty quickly.

natural

They were elected to represent the neighborhood on the council.

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