vt.

1. 选举；推选[O9][O2]
   They elected Tom as their representative.

   他们选举汤姆作为他们的代表。

   We elected our monitor by a show of hands.

   我们举手选出了班长。

2. 选择，决定[Y][+to-v]

a.

1. 选定的，当选的[A]
2. 当选而尚未上任的[A]
   The president-elect will be inaugurated in February.

   当选总统将于二月就职。

   He is the President elect.

   他是总统当选人。

3. 卓越的

n.

1. 被选定的人们；特殊阶层[the S][K]
2. （宗）上帝的选民[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.