e·lec·tion /ɪˈlekʃən/ n. 1. 选举；推举 hold an election 举行选举 a big election issue 竞选中的重大争论问题 Under the constitution, the President must call (for) elections within the next year. 根据宪法总统必须在第二年内宣布进行选举。 lose an election 在选举中遭到失败 the election of winners in the art contest 美术比赛中优胜者的推选 2. 当选 The candidate's excellent campaign was the main reason for his election. 这个候选人出色的竞选活动是他当选的主要原因。 3. 选择权；作出选择的能力 4. 【宗】上帝挑选(而使灵魂永远得救)