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pregnant chad

/ˈpreɡnənt tʃæd/

翻译: 2000年美国总统大选中出现的俚语,指选票上被部分打孔的纸屑仍有两个角挂在选票上,形成悬挂状态,导致计票时难以判断选民的真实意图。该词现在主要是历史术语,多用于政治学讨论中。

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/ˈpreɡnənt tʃæd/slangamericanpolitical已废弃
  • zh2000年美国总统大选中出现的俚语,指选票上被部分打孔的纸屑仍有两个角挂在选票上,形成悬挂状态,导致计票时难以判断选民的真实意图。该词现在主要是历史术语,多用于政治学讨论中。

A slang term from the 2000 US presidential election referring to a punched ballot chad that is partially detached but still hanging by two corners, creating ambiguity in voter intent. The term is now largely historical and rarely used outside of political science discussions.

  1. Hanging chadC2formalamerican

    A partially punched hole in a paper ballot, where the chad (small piece of paper) is still attached at two corners, making the voter's intent unclear.

    zh悬挂式孔屑

    • The recount was complicated by hundreds of pregnant chads.
    • Election officials debated whether a pregnant chad counted as a vote.
    • The term 'pregnant chad' became famous during the 2000 US presidential election.