referendum

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n. （就重大政治或社会问题进行的）全民公决，全民投票

发音

其它 /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

词形变化

referenda 复数 referenda referendums referendums 复数

释义与例句

n. C1 Oxf 5000
  1. 1.

    A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

    公民投票

    公投

    政治

    a referendum on …

  2. 2.

    An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

    间接表态

    信任投票

    My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

vote

相关短语

ad referendum <拉>待进一步审核(或考虑),有待批准, 留待查复

词源

From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).

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