1670s, "pertaining to electors," in reference to Germany, from elector + -al (1). In general sense from 1790. Related: Electorally. The U.S. electoral college so called from 1808 (the term was used earlier in reference to Germany).
实用例句
1. There is a pressing need to modernise our electoral system.
我们的选举制度迫切需要现代化。
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2. The electoral fortunes of the Liberal Democratic party may decline.
自由民主党的选举运势可能会下降。
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3. The Mongolian Democratic Party is campaigning for electoral reform.
蒙古民主党正发起运动争取选举改革。
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4. Electoral pacts would not work, but an entente cordiale might.
选举协定不会起作用，但是政府间的谅解也许可以。
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5. They were looking for suitable ways of maximising their electoral support.
