vt.

1. 選舉；推選[O9][O2]
   They elected Tom as their representative.

   他們選舉湯姆作為他們的代表。

   We elected our monitor by a show of hands.

   我們舉手選舉了班長。

2. 選擇，決定[Y][+to-v]

a.

1. 選定的，當選的[A]
2. 當選而尚未上任的[A]
   The president-elect will be inaugurated in February.

   總統當選人將於二月就職。

   He is the President elect.

   他是總統當選人。

3. 卓越的

n.

1. 被選定的人們；特殊階層[the S][K]
2. （宗）上帝的選民[the S]

v.

1. choose (someone) to hold a position, especially public office, by voting.
2. opt for or choose to do something.
3. Christian Theology  (of God) choose (someone) in preference to others for salvation.

adj.

1. chosen or singled out.
   ▸Christian Theology  chosen by God for salvation.
2. [postpos.] elected to a position but not yet in office:
   the President Elect.