这些名词均含有“选择”之意。 choice : 侧重指自由选择的权利或特权。 - If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.
如果产品不能使用,可选择退款或换货。 - It's a difficult choice to make.
这很难抉择。
alternative : 指在相互排斥的两者之间作严格的选择,也可指在两者以上中进行选择。 - The opposition parties have so far failed to set out an alternative strategy.
反对党到目前为止还没有提出其他的策略。 - An alternative venue for the concert is being sought.
正在寻找其他可举办音乐会的地方。
preference : 侧重因偏见、爱好或判断等而进行选择。 - Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.
她更注重衣服的舒适性,而非时髦的款式。 - I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.
比起辛辣食物我更喜欢甜食。
option : 着重特别给予的选择权利或权力,所选物常常相互排斥。 - The best option would be to cancel the trip altogether.
最好的选择是彻底取消这次行程。 - There are various options open to someone who is willing to work hard.
愿意努力工作的人有多种选项。
selection : 指作广泛的选择,着重选择者的识别力或鉴赏力。 - the selection process
挑选过程 - The coach made her selection (= chose who she wanted) for the team.
教练为球队挑选了她中意的队员。
election : 强调目的和达到目的判断能力。 - election campaigns/results
竞选运动;选举结果 - to win/lose an election
在选举中获胜 / 失败 - to fight an election
参加竞选 - to vote in an election
参加投票选举 - In America, presidential elections are held every four years.
美国每四年举行一次总统选举。
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