re-election
UK/,ri:i'lekʃən/US
Definitions
n.
The act of being elected again to the same position
连任；再次当选
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
electionout of, former
=re-election
re- (again) + election (e- 'out' + lect 'choose'). Being chosen out again for another term.
Common Collocations
- 1.seek re-election谋求连任
- 2.win re-election赢得连任
- 3.re-election campaign连任竞选活动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The senator announced she would seek re-election.