selective

Definitions

select (pick out) + -ive (tending to) = inclined to pick and choose. Hence 'selective memory' = a memory that conveniently keeps only the parts it wants.

Common Collocations

• 1.selective memory选择性记忆
• 2.highly selective极具选择性的
• 3.selective breeding选择性育种
• 4.be selective about对……挑剔

Example Sentences

• 1.

  He has a very selective memory about that argument.

• 2.

  The college is highly selective about who it admits.