select
select
Meaning of select
to choose one or more things from a group
从一组事物中挑选一个或多个
Pronunciation
select with Chinese translation
select usage examples
Students can freely select courses.
学生可以自由选择课程。
Every time she buys clothes, she takes a long time to select them.
每次买衣服，她都要选择很久。
select synonyms
What's the difference between select, choose, pick, opt for, and elect
ENIt's hard to choose between these two cakes.
Casual word for choosing: pick a color.
ENPick a card, any card.
Advanced: broader words
To choose one option instead of others; more formal.
ENIn the end, we opted for the train.
To choose by voting: elect a president.
ENThe town elected a new mayor last week.
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What does select mean?
to choose one or more things from a group
How do you pronounce select?
select is pronounced [sɪˈlekt].
How is select used in a sentence?
学生可以自由选择课程。 Translation: Students can freely select courses.
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