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choice

/chois/US // tʃɔɪs //UK // (tʃɔɪs) //

选择,选择权,选择题,抉择

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
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    • : an act or instance of choosing; selection: Her choice of a computer was made after months of research. His parents were not happy with his choice of friends.
    • : the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option: The child had no choice about going to school.
    • : the person or thing chosen or eligible to be chosen: This book is my choice. He is one of many choices for the award.
    • : an alternative: There is another choice.
    • : an abundance or variety from which to choose: a wide choice of candidates.
    • : something that is preferred or preferable to others; the best part of something: Mare's Nest is the choice in the sixth race.
    • : a carefully selected supply: This restaurant has a fine choice of wines.
    • : a choice grade of beef.
adj.形容词 adjective
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    choic·er, choic·est.

    • : worthy of being chosen; excellent; superior.
    • : carefully selected: choice words.
    • : rated between prime and good.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.best, superior
Forms: choices

Examples

  • People have been forced to go online, who might not have gone there as a first choice.

  • The Prismacolor pencil set comes with an impressive variety of 150 colors, making this a great choice for art enthusiasts.

  • The economy ranks as the top issue in the state, with 27 percent of registered voters citing it as the single most important issue in their choice for president.

  • Zero-rating is detrimental to consumers, it compromises their freedom of choice.

  • He said he wants to create a “workplace of choice,” with policies that allow anyone who desires to be successful within the company to find their path.

  • The choice between freedom and fear is not difficult when seen with perspective.

  • Serve with the warm sauce and your choice of ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.

  • Removing choice is bullying and seems a horrid basis on which to anchor your relationship.

  • When Hitler became chancellor on Jan. 30, 1933, Hildebrand was confronted with a choice: Would he remain in Nazi Germany?

  • Disney has a choice whether to produce a program with certain fictional characters; the storyline could be re-written or changed.

  • With some difficulty Jos explained his mother's disclaimer of the title of Senora, and the choice of names she offered to Ramona.

  • Then Mr. Blackbird selected a good many choice tidbits here and there, which he bolted with gusto.

  • Pedantic, unimaginative and presumptuous, Theobald was the logical choice for a Dunce King in 1728.

  • He apologized for interrupting their tête-à-tête, but said he had no choice, as the saloon was completely full.

  • The poor artist reconciled himself to go for a time to Brittany, and his choice fell on Concarneau.