constituency

constituency
[kənˈstɪtjʊənsi]
(pl. -ies)
  1. a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body
    选区全体选民
    most politicians are more interested in the voice of their constituency.
    大部分政治家更关心他们选区选民的意愿。
    ■(chiefly Brit.)the area represented in this way
    (主英)选区,选举区
    a parliamentary candidate in the Hampstead and Highgate constituency.
    汉普斯特和海格特选区的议员候选人。
    ■a body of customers or supporters
    一批顾客(或支持者,拥护者,赞助者)
    a constituency of racing fans .
    一批赛车迷。
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