electable
UK/ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/US/i'lektәbl/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Likely or able to win an election
有当选可能的；具备当选实力的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedelectout of, former
+
-ablechoose, pick, read, gather
=electable
elect (e- 'out' + lect 'choose') + -able (able to be). Capable of being chosen out by voters — i.e. has a real chance of winning.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Party leaders worried that the candidate simply wasn't electable.