"the elect, the select," especially those selected by God, c. 1200, from past participle of choose (v.). Chosen people for "the Jews" is recorded from 1530s.
权威例句
1. Houston was chosen as the site for the convention.
休斯敦被选作大会的会址。
2. The movie industry had chosen to ignore the encroaching competition of television.
电影业故意无视电视业的侵犯性竞争。
3. In most jurisdictions, twelve jurors and two alternates are chosen.
大多数辖区都会选出12名陪审员和2名候补陪审员。
4. Pinks and beiges were chosen to echo the colours of the ceiling.
选用了粉红色和米色,以跟从天花板的颜色。
5. Flowers are chosen for their scent as well as their look.