e·lect/ɪ`lɛkt; ɪˈlekt/ v [T] 1 to choose someone for an official position by voting 选举，推选〔某人〕: Clinton was elected President in 1992. 克林顿于 1992 年当选总统。 2 elect to do sthformal to choose to do something 【正式】 选择做某事: Hanley elected to take early retirement. 汉利选择提前退休。