referendum

referendum

中文翻译：

名词：公投，全民投票

形容词：公投的，全民投票的

英文翻译：

Noun: a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Adjective: relating to or involving a referendum.

词语辨析：

referendum通常指由公众投票表决的政治问题，民众通过直接投票来表达自己的意见。

词汇扩充：

1. plebiscite (n.): a direct vote by the electorate of a country on an important public question.

2. ballot (n.): a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.

近义词：

vote, poll, election

反义词：

dictatorship, autocracy

柯林斯词典解释：

n. A referendum is a direct vote in which all the people of a country or all the people in a particular area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social issue.

牛津词典解释：

n. A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

用法：

The government has promised to hold a referendum on the issue of EU membership.

例句：

1. In 1995, Quebec held a referendum on whether to separate from Canada.
2. The referendum resulted in a narrow victory for the independence movement.
3. Many countries use referendums to decide on important issues.
4. The government will consult with the public before holding a referendum.
5. Do you think referendums are an effective way to make decisions?
6. The referendum was scheduled to take place next month.
7. They called for a referendum on the controversial new law.
8. Referendums are seen as a way to directly involve the public in decision-making.
9. There are concerns about the fairness of the referendum process.
10. Some argue that referendums can lead to division within a country.