non-elected
UK/nɔn-ɪ'lektɪd/US
Definitions
adj.
Holding a position without having been chosen by public election
非选举产生的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednon-not
+
electedout of, former
=non-elected
non- (not) + elected (e- 'out' + lect 'choose'). Of an official not chosen by vote, e.g. an appointed judge.
Common Collocations
- 1.non-elected official非选举的官员
- 2.non-elected judge非民选法官
- 3.non-elected position非选举职位
Example Sentences
- 1.
Power was concentrated in the hands of non-elected officials.