electives是什么意思？

electives

• n. 选任的( elective的名词复数 )，有选举权的，（课程）选修的，（可选择的）可选择的；

例句

• There are 3 electives from language arts and non - language arts modules. 另有3个语文艺术及 非 语文艺术的选修科.
• I have 9 required courses and 3 electives this semester. 我这个学期有9门必修课,3门选修课.
• The so - called electives mean only some little option within the scope of a certain item. 所谓选修科目也只是在某一项目范围内略有拣选余地而已.
• Electives are offered in Tai Chi and advanced dance exercise. 选修课包括太极拳和高级舞蹈练习。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ
  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.
  例句
  Buchanan has never held elective office. 布坎南从未就任过经选举产生的职位。
• ADJ
  （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.
• N-COUNT
  选修课
  An elective is a subject which a student can choose to study as part of his or her course.
  例句
  Electives are offered in Tai Chi and advanced dance exercise. 选修课包括太极拳和高级舞蹈练习。