ballot

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Definitions

n.

A paper or card used to cast a vote; the process of voting, especially in secret

选票,投票用纸;投票,抽签

v.

To vote or decide by ballot; to draw lots

投票;抽签

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
ballotother
=ballot

Common Collocations

  • 1.secret ballot秘密投票
  • 2.ballot box投票箱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The secret ballot protected voters from pressure during the election process.

  • 2.

    Citizens deposited their voting papers into the ballot box anonymously.

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