- [uncountable]
the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system 选择；挑选；选拔 She took a long time to make her selection. 她花了很长时间才作出了选择。 The final team selection will be made tomorrow. 明天将确定队伍的最后人选。 the random selection of numbers 号码的随机抽取 selection criteria 挑选标准 the selection process 选拔过程 Artists are chosen by a selection committee. 艺术家由评选委员会选出。 Jury selection in the cases is due to begin next week. 这些案件的陪审团选择将于下周开始。 her selection for the England squad 她入选英格兰队 his unexpected selection as party leader 他出人意料地被选为党的领导人
Extra ExamplesNatural selection is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. 自然选择是达尔文进化论的关键部份。 Selection is based on standards of quality. 依据质量标准作出选择。 She hopes to win selection for the Olympic 800 metres team. 她希望能入选参加奥运会800 米比赛。 his selection as candidate for the Green Party 他被选为绿党候选人 the careful selection of building materials 建筑材料的精心挑选 You have to go through a tough selection process. 你必须经历一个艰难的选择过程。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- random
- initial
- …
- make
- base on
- win
- …
- criteria
- policy
- procedure
- …
- selection as
- selection for
- [countable]
a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group 被挑选的人（或物）；被选中者；入选者 - selection of something
A selection of readers' comments is published below. 下面选登了部分读者的评论。 - selection from something
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. 管弦乐队演奏了好莱坞音乐剧精选的曲目。
Synonyms choicechoice- favourite
- preference
- selection
- pick
- choice a person or thing that is chosen:
She’s the obvious choice for the job. 她是这个职位当然的人选。
- favourite/favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type:
Which one’s your favourite? 你最喜欢哪一个？
- preference a thing that is liked better or best:
Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual. 人的爱好和选择各不相同。
favourite or preference? 用 favourite 还是 preference？ - selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group:
A selection of reader’s comments are published below. 下面选登了部分读者评论。
- pick (rather informal
) a person or thing that is chosen: 指入选者、选中的东西： She was his pick for best actress. 她是他认为最好的女演员。
- somebody’s choice/favourite/pick for something
- somebody’s choice/selection/pick as something
- an obvious choice/favourite/selection
- a(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection
Extra ExamplesThe catalogue includes a selection of his poetry. 目录中列有他的诗歌作品选集。 We interviewed a random selection of teenagers. 我们随机采访了一批青少年。 a selection of hits from well-known musicals 著名音乐剧精选作品集
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- varied
- wide
- random
- …
- contain
- include
- play
- …
- selection from
- selection of
- selection of something
- [countable]
a collection of things from which something can be chosen 可供选择的事物 - selection of something
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. 展厅里有多种式样的厨房可供选择。 The wine selection isn't bad. 这儿的葡萄酒不错。
Extra ExamplesTheir website features a large selection of photographs. 他们网站的特色是汇集了大量的照片。 We offer a broad selection of products. 我们供应种类繁多的商品。 You'll find a good selection of paints at this store. 在这家店你能找到一些很棒的颜料。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- broad
- comprehensive
- extensive
- …
- offer
- find
- feature
- …
- selection of
see also natural selection - selection of something
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin selectio(n-), from seligere ‘select by separating off’, from se- ‘apart’ + legere ‘choose’.