vt.

1. 選擇，挑選，選拔[（+for/from）][O2]
   Mr. Reed has been selected to represent us on the committee.

   里德先生已作為我們的代表被選入委員會。

   He selected a team for the special task.

   他為這項特殊任務挑選了一組人馬。

vi.

1. 作出選擇，挑選

a.

1. 挑選出來的；精選的[Z][B]
   A select group of their friends was invited to the wedding.

   他們的經過挑選的一群朋友應邀參加婚禮。

2. 上等的，優等的，卓越的[Z]
   She only stays at select hotels.

   她只住一流旅館。

3. （學校，社會等）選擇成員嚴格的；挑剔的
   That college is very select.

   那所學院入學要求十分嚴格。

4. 明斷的；有見識的[B]

n.[P]

1. 被挑選出來的人（或物）
2. 優等品；精萃

v.

1. carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
2. (select for/against) Biology  (in terms of evolution) determine whether (a characteristic or organism) will survive.

adj.

1. carefully chosen from a larger number as being the best.
2. used by or consisting of a wealthy or sophisticated elite.