select
verb [ I or T ] uk/sɪˈlekt/ us/səˈlekt/
B1 选择;挑选
to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions
There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them. 有4种奖品可供选择，获胜者可以从中挑选一个。
A mouse is a device which makes it easier to select different options from computer menus. 鼠标这种工具能够使人更方便快捷地从计算机菜单中选择不同的选项。
How do you select people for promotion? 你如何选拔晋升者？
[ + obj + to infinitive ] He was selected to play for Australia at the age of only 18. 他才18岁就被选进了澳大利亚队。
Synonyms: chooseelect pick (CHOOSE)
- More examples
- He was selected to play for Australia at the age of only 18.
- I selected the best staff available.
- The judges will select the best from this year's crop of first novels.
- When you have selected the file you want, click the 'Open' box.
- Click 'Tools', then select 'Options' from the pull-down menu.
select
adjective uk/sɪˈlekt/ us/səˈlekt/
精选的；最优秀的
of only the best type or highest quality, and usually small in size or amount
It's a very select club - I've been trying unsuccessfully to join it for years. 这是个高级俱乐部——我多年来一直想加入都未成功。
These activities should be available to all students, not just a select few. 这样的活动应该让所有的学生都参加，而不只是特定少数。
Hamilton lives in a very select part of Boston. 汉密尔顿住在波士顿的高档社区。
Synonyms: choice exclusive (ONLY FOR SOME)