ballot
To decide a matter or elect a representative by casting secret votes, or to conduct a formal survey among a specific group—often union members—to determine a course of action. It implies a structured, often legal or official, process of gathering collective opinions.
예시
3 / 5The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.
The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.
The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.
The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.
We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.
We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
The word comes from the Italian 'ballotta', meaning a 'little ball'. Imagine people in ancient times dropping small colored balls into a box to make a secret choice.
빠른 퀴즈
The workers were _______ on whether they should accept the new three-year contract offered by the management.
정답!
정답은: balloted
예시
The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.
everydayThe local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.
The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.
formalThe board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.
We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.
informalWe should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.
Researchers balloted a representative sample of the population to gauge public sentiment on the environmental policy.
academicResearchers balloted a representative sample of the population to gauge public sentiment on the environmental policy.
The trade union is required by law to ballot its members before calling for a nationwide strike.
businessThe trade union is required by law to ballot its members before calling for a nationwide strike.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
to be balloted
to be the subject of a vote
ballot rigging
illegal interference with the process of a vote
cast a ballot
to drop a physical or digital vote into the system
자주 혼동되는 단어
A billet refers to a place where soldiers are lodged, whereas a ballot refers to a voting process.
Ballet is a type of artistic dance, pronounced differently with the stress on the second syllable.
사용 참고사항
In British English, 'ballot' is very frequently used as a verb in the context of trade unions. In American English, 'vote' or 'poll' is more common as a verb, though 'ballot' is still understood and used in formal contexts.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'ballot' only as a noun. Remember that as a verb, it is transitive when you are polling a group (e.g., 'ballot the workers') but requires a preposition when voting for a person or on an issue (e.g., 'ballot for a candidate').
암기 팁
The word comes from the Italian 'ballotta', meaning a 'little ball'. Imagine people in ancient times dropping small colored balls into a box to make a secret choice.
어원
Originates from the Italian word 'ballotta' (little ball), referring to the small balls used to cast secret votes in Venice.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The concept of balloting is central to the democratic identity of many nations, particularly regarding 'secret ballots' which ensure voters are free from intimidation.
빠른 퀴즈
The workers were _______ on whether they should accept the new three-year contract offered by the management.
정답!
정답은: balloted
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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