election 選舉;當選[U][C]
e.g. Her election to the board of directors caused great surprise.
她被選進董事會,令人大為吃驚。
option 名詞 n.
1.選擇;選擇權;選擇自由[U]
e.g. She had no option but to quit her job in order to take care of her child.
為了照顧孩子,她別無選擇,只好辭職。
.e.g. It is at your option to stay or leave.
去留隨妳的便。
2.可選擇的東西;選修科目[C]
e.g. What options do I have?
有什麽可以讓我選擇?
e.g. How many options are there open to us?
我們有幾種選擇的可能?
3.經買賣的特權[C]
John was granted an option to purchase 3,000 shares at a purchase price of $7.00 per share.
約翰被授予三千股的股票購置權,每股七美元。
She has taken an option on that piece of land.
她已取得那塊土地的購置權。