plurality

• 名词，指多个或众多、大量而不确定的数目；在选举中指得票最多的候选人所得票数，但未超过半数。

A noun referring to the state of being multiple or numerous, a large indefinite number, or in elections, the number of votes received by the leading candidate when that number is less than a majority.

1. State of being pluralB2formal

   The condition or fact of being multiple or more than one.

   多重性

   • The plurality of cultures in the city makes it vibrant.
   • The concept of plurality is central to democratic societies.
   • Linguists study the plurality of forms in different languages.

   同义词multiplicitynumerousness

   反义词onenesssingularityunity

2. Large indefinite numberB2formal

   A great number or multitude of something.

   大量

   • A plurality of opinions were expressed during the debate.
   • The library contains a plurality of books on the subject.
   • There is a plurality of reasons for his decision.

   同义词abundancearrayhostmultiplicitymultitudemyriadprofusionwealth

   反义词fewnesssingularity

3. Election resultC1formal

   In an election with more than two candidates, the number of votes received by the leading candidate when that number is less than half of the total votes cast.

   相对多数

   • She won the election with a plurality of 40% of the vote.
   • The candidate secured a plurality but not a majority.
   • A plurality of votes is often enough to win in a multi-candidate race.

   同义词relative majority