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elective

/ɪlɛktɪv/

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1 · adjective

chosen rather than required, especially of a course

选修的；可选择的

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Students may take an elective art course in their second year.
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学生在第二年可以选修一门艺术课程。
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Pronunciation: /ɪlɛktɪv/

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