re-elect
UKUS
Definitions
v.
To elect someone again to the same position
改选；使连任
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
electroot
=re-elect
re- (again) + elect (e- 'out' + lect 'choose'). To choose someone out again for the same office.
Common Collocations
- 1.re-elect a president再次选出总统
- 2.overwhelmingly re-elect以压倒性优势连任
- 3.re-elect to office再次选入公职
Example Sentences
- 1.
Voters chose to re-elect the incumbent mayor for a third term.