selection
Significado: The act of choosing; a range of things that have been chosen
Selection refers to both the process of choosing and the items that have been chosen. It can describe selecting candidates for a job, items from a menu, or products in a shop. The phrase 'a selection of' indicates a range or variety. In biology, 'natural selection' is Darwin's theory of evolution through survival of the fittest.
Ejemplos
- The restaurant offers a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. 这家餐厅提供各种各样的素食菜肴。El restaurante ofrece una amplia selección de platos vegetarianos.そのレストランは豊富なベジタリアン料理を提供している。그 레스토랑은 다양한 채식 요리를 제공하고 있다.
- The selection process for the position was very competitive. 该职位的选拔过程竞争非常激烈。El proceso de selección para el puesto fue muy competitivo.そのポジションの選考プロセスは非常に競争が激しかった。그 직위의 선발 과정은 매우 경쟁이 치열했다.
- Here's a selection of our best-selling products. 这是我们最畅销产品的精选。Aquí hay una selección de nuestros productos más vendidos.こちらは私たちの最も売れている商品の品揃えです。이것은 저희의 베스트셀러 상품 모음입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'selectio' meaning 'a choosing', from 'selectus', past participle of 'seligere' (to choose out), from 'se-' (apart) and 'legere' (to gather, choose). Related to 'select' and 'elect'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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