co-option

• 指通过现有成员投票选举新成员加入某个团体的过程，也指在未经本人同意的情况下将某人指定或吸纳进某个组织或团体。

A noun referring to the process of selecting a new member into a group, typically by a vote of existing members, or the act of appointing someone summarily, sometimes without their consent.

1. Selection by existing membersB2formal

   The process of choosing a new member to join a group or committee, typically by a vote of the current members.

   增选

   • The committee decided on the co-option of a new treasurer.
   • Co-option of new members requires a majority vote.
   • The board's co-option of an expert was widely supported.

   同义词co-optationselection

2. Summary appointmentC1formal

   The act of appointing someone to a position or role without their prior consent or through a unilateral decision.

   未经同意任命

   • The leader's co-option of a deputy was met with criticism.
   • Co-option of members without consultation can lead to conflict.
   • The organization's co-option of external advisors was seen as a power move.

   同义词co-optationconscriptiondrafting