choose, select, elect, pick, prefer, opt
这些动词均含有“选择”之意。
choose : 普通用词,侧重根据个人意愿和判断从众多的对象中进行选择,着重被选者的优点。
I've chosen them because of the colours.(我因颜色好而挑选了它们。)
select : 书面用词,具有庄严、正式的感情色彩。强调精选。
They selected a diamond engagement ring.(他们挑选了一枚钻石订婚戒指。)
elect : 指按照一定的规章或法律,用投票等方式进行的认真慎重的选择。
Then the congress elected its presidium.(然后代表大会选出主席团。)
pick : 口语用词,多指从个人角度仔细挑选,也含任意挑选之意。
It took her two hours to pick a dress that suited her.(她花了两个小时才挑选了一件合适的衣服。)
prefer : 强调个人偏爱,不一定有选择的行动。
He preferred to die instead of stealing.(他宁愿死也不愿意偷窃。)
opt : 多指在几种可能性之间进行选择。
What courses are most students opting for?(多数学生选什么课程?)
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