"the elect, the select," especially those selected by God, c. 1200, from past participle of choose (v.). Chosen people for "the Jews" is recorded from 1530s.
雙語例句
1. Houston was chosen as the site for the convention.
休斯敦被選作大會的會址。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The movie industry had chosen to ignore the encroaching competition of television.
電影業(yè)故意無視電視業(yè)的侵犯性競爭。
來自柯林斯例句
3. In most jurisdictions, twelve jurors and two alternates are chosen.
大多數(shù)轄區(qū)都會選出12名陪審員和2名候補陪審員。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Pinks and beiges were chosen to echo the colours of the ceiling.
選用了粉紅色和米色，以跟從天花板的顏色。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Flowers are chosen for their scent as well as their look.