/ɪˈlekʃn ||; ɪˈlɛkʃən/noun [C,U] (the time of) choosing a Member of Parliament, President, etc by voting 选举: In America, presidential elections are held every four years. 美国总统选举每四年举行一次。If you're interested in politics why not stand for election yourself? 你如果对政治感兴趣，何不自己参选呢？ In Britain, general elections are held about every five years. Sometimes by-elections are held at other times. In each region (constituency) voters must choose one person from a list of candidates. 英国大约每五年举行一次大选(general election)。有时须要在大选以外的其他时间进行补缺选举(by-election)。每个选区(constituency)的选民必须从多名候选人(candidate)中选出一位。