1670s, "pertaining to electors," in reference to Germany, from elector + -al (1). In general sense from 1790. Related: Electorally. The U.S. electoral college so called from 1808 (the term was used earlier in reference to Germany).
雙語例句
1. There is a pressing need to modernise our electoral system.
我們的選舉制度迫切需要現代化。
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2. The electoral fortunes of the Liberal Democratic party may decline.
自由民主黨的選舉運勢可能會下降。
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3. The Mongolian Democratic Party is campaigning for electoral reform.
蒙古民主黨正發(fā)起運動爭取選舉改革。
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4. Electoral pacts would not work, but an entente cordiale might.
選舉協定不會起作用，但是政府間的諒解也許可以。
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5. They were looking for suitable ways of maximising their electoral support.