elective /flektiv; I'kktiv/ adj 1 having the power to elect: 有選舉權(quán)的: an ~ assembly. 有選舉權(quán)的大會(huì)。 2 chosen or filled by election: 被選出的; 選任的: an - office. 選任的職位。 3 (US) not compulsory; that may be chosen: (美) 非強(qiáng)迫的; 可以選擇的: ~ subjects in college. 大學(xué)中而混修科目。 → optional at option.