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plurality

英 [plʊə'rælɪtɪ] 美[plʊ'ræləti]
  • n. 多数;复数;兼职;胜出票数

英英释意


1. the state of being plural;
"to mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable"
2. a large indefinite number;
"a battalion of ants"
"a multitude of TV antennas"
"a plurality of religions"
3. (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)