choose /tʃuːz/ CET4 TEM4 ( choosing, chose, chosen, chooses )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you choose someone or something from several people or things that are available, you decide which person or thing you want to have. 挑选; 选择

  例：

  They will be able to choose their own leaders in democratic elections.

  在民主选举中他们将可以选出他们自己的领导人。

  例：

  There are several patchwork cushions to choose from.

  有几种拼布工艺垫子可供选择。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you choose to do something, you do it because you want to or because you feel that it is right. 情愿; 觉得应该 (做某事)

  例：

  They knew that discrimination was going on, but chose to ignore it.

  他们知道歧视仍然存在，但他们情愿不去理会。

  例：

  You have the right to remain silent if you choose.

  如果你愿意，你有权保持沉默。