chooses; chose /ˈtʃoʊz/ ; chosen /ˈtʃoʊzn̩/ ; choosing chooses; chose /ˈtʃoʊz/ ; chosen /ˈtʃoʊzn̩/ ; choosing Learner's definition of CHOOSE
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: to decide that a particular person or thing is the one that you want挑选;选择 [+ object]
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The political party chose a leader.该政党选出了一位领导人。
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They chose her as the team captain.他们选她作队长。
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We've chosen a different time to go.我们已另择时间出发。
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He was chosen because he's qualified for the job.他被选中是因为他能够胜任这项工作。
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She was chosen from a long list of people.她在众多人中脱颖而出。
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He chose his words carefully.他措辞谨慎。
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Which shirt would you choose?你选哪件衬衫?
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How do I choose when there's so much available?这么多可选的,我该怎么选?
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Let everyone choose for themselves.让大家自己选吧。
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You can choose from among a number of alternatives.你可以从众多选项中进行选择。
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You'll have to choose between the two of them.你得在两者之间进行选择。
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There are several books available to choose from.有好多书可供挑选。
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: to make a choice about what to do : decide决定 [+ object]
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usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式 -
They chose to go by train.他们决定坐火车去。
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They chose not to believe it.他们宁肯不相信。
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They chose to keep quiet.他们决定保持沉默。
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She chooses to work in the city.她决定在城里工作。
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choose sides
: to divide a group into two teams that will play against each other分成两队比赛 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
pick and choose
— see 1pick
— chooser
noun, plural choosers [count] — see also beggars can't be choosers at beggar