n.(全體)選民

The electorate is growing tired of his posturings. 選民對(duì)他的口是心非逐漸生厭。

A successful politician is one who keeps his finger on the pulse of the electorate. 一位成功的政治家是一個(gè)對(duì)選民有深刻了解的人。

electorate用作主語(yǔ)時(shí)，如側(cè)重整體，則謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞用單數(shù)形式；如側(cè)重個(gè)體，則謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞用復(fù)數(shù)形式。