新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

choose

英  [tʃuːz]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • chooses , choosing , chose , chosen

    1[I 不及物动词] 挑选 , 选择

    If you choose someone or something from several people or things that are available, you decide which person or thing you want to have.

    近义词

    select , opt

    反义词

    reject

    双语例句

    例:

    They will be able to choose their own leaders in democratic elections.

    在民主选举中他们将可以选出他们自己的领导人。

    例:

    There are several patchwork cushions to choose from.

    有几种拼布工艺垫子可供选择。

    例:

    one method chosen from a range of options.

    从众多方案中选出的一个方法。

    例:

    He did well in his chosen profession.

    他在他自己选择的职业上干得很好。

    2[I 不及物动词] 情愿 , 觉得应该(做某事)

    If you choose to do something, you do it because you want to or because you feel that it is right.

    近义词

    opt , decide

    双语例句

    例:

    They knew that discrimination was going on, but chose to ignore it.

    他们知道歧视仍然存在,但他们情愿不去理会。

    例:

    You have the right to remain silent if you choose.

    如果你愿意,你有权保持沉默。

    例:

    We chose to focus on white middle- and working-class families.

    我们选择将重点放在白人中产阶级和工人阶级家庭上。

    例:

    You can just take out the interest each year, if you choose.

    如果你愿意,你可以每年仅支取利息。