1. | [ubn] 选择性的;有选择的affecting or concerned with only a small number of people or things from a larger group |
the selective breeding of cattle 牛的选择性培育 | |
selective strike action 有选择的罢工行动 |
2. | ~ (about/in sth) 认真挑选的;严格筛选的tending to be careful about what or who you choose |
You will have to be selective about which information to include in the report. 究竟要把哪些资料收入报告,你得仔细斟酌挑选。 | |
Their admissions policy is very selective. 他们执行严格挑选的录取政策。 | |
a selective school(= one that chooses which children to admit, especially according to ability) 择优录取学生的学校 |