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选择
xuǎnzé
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- pinyin
- xuǎnzé
- simplified
- 选择
- traditional
- 選擇
1 · verb
To decide on one option from two or more possibilities.
从两个或更多可能中决定采用一个。
The forms are choose, chose, chosen; 选择 may take a noun or an action.
Please choose a task that fits your schedule.
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
请选择一项适合你时间安排的任务。
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2 · verb
To decide on one or more of the available things or ways of doing something.
在几个可能的对象或做法中决定采用一个或一些。
This slice teaches the verb with the selected object. The noun use, as in 一个选择, is separate.
You can choose a seat by the window or sit near the door.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Candidate — listening review pending
你可以选择靠窗的座位，也可以坐在门边。
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She compared several colors and finally chose dark blue.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Candidate — listening review pending
她比较了几种颜色，最后选择了深蓝色。
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Mandarin reading: xuǎnzé.
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choose — To decide on one option from two or more possibilities.