vt.

1. 选择，挑选，选拔[（+for/from）][O2]
   Mr. Reed has been selected to represent us on the committee.

   里德先生代表我们已被选入委员会。

   He selected a team for the special task.

   他为这项特殊任务挑选了一组人马。

vi.

1. 作出选择，挑选

a.

1. 挑选出来的；精选的[Z][B]
   A select group of their friends was invited to the wedding.

   他们的经过挑选的一群朋友应邀参加婚礼。

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

   她只住一流旅馆。

3. （学校，社会等）选择成员严格的；挑剔的
   That college is very select.

   那所学院入学要求十分严格。

4. 明断的；有见识的[B]

n.[P]

1. 被挑选出来的人（或物）
2. 优等品；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.