vt. 选择；挑选；选拔；
adj. 精选的；挑选出来的；苛择的；〈口〉爱挑三拣四的，挑剔的
用作动词(v.)
用作及物动词
S+～+n./pron.
They selected a diamond engagement ring.
他们挑选了一枚钻石订婚戒指。
Why didn't you select a nice subject?你为什么没选一个好题目?
Select the book you want.
选你需要的书。
用作宾补动词
S+～+n./pron.+(tobe/as)n.
He selected the village as a base of operation.
他选择了该村为改革基地。
The teacher selected the cleverest child as the leader of the class.
老师挑选最聪明的孩子当班长。
Which place in the world would you select as your perfect home?你选择世界上的什么地方作为你最理想的安家之地呢?
S+～+n./pron.+to-v
We selected her to represent us.
我们选她作为我们的代表。
He selected a pair of socks to match his suit.
他为配他的那身衣服选了一双袜子。
用作形容词(adj.)
用作定语
～+n.
The captain needs a select crew for this dangerous voyage.
船长需要一批精选的水手来作此危险的航行。
The book is a select collection of poetry from various authors.
这本书是各家诗作的集锦。
用作表语
S+be+～
That school is very select.
那所学校招生非常严格。
This area is very select.
这个地方住的人很有来头。
S+be+～+prep.-phrase
She was very select in people she invites.
她邀请的客人都要经过严格挑选。
1. The floorcovering you select will need to be impervious to water.
挑选的地板材料必须是防水的。
2. A ferocious battle to select a new parliamentary candidate is in progress.
推选一位新的议会候选人的激战正酣。
3. Christian Lacroix is throwing a very lavish and very select party.
克里斯汀·拉克鲁瓦正在举办一个非常豪华的上流聚会。
4. Select "Delete all" from the drop-down list.
在下拉列表项中选择“全部删除”。
5. Be sure to select firm, unblemished fruit.
一定要选坚实、无疤痕的果子。