1 ADJ [usually ADJ n] 由选举产生的;选任的 An
elective post or committee is one to which people are appointed as a result of winning an election.
由选举产生的;选任的 [formal] 2 ADJ [usually ADJ n] (外科手术)非急需的,可选择的 Elective surgery is surgery that you choose to have before it becomes essential.
(外科手术)非急需的,可选择的 [formal] 3 N-COUNT 选修课 An
elective is a subject which a student can choose to study as part of his or her course.
选修课 [US] in BRIT, use 英国英语用 option
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