midterm election

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A general election for all the representatives and one-third of the senators in Congress in a year without a presidential election as well. US
    — In the United States, general elections occur in even-numbered years, with the quadrennial presidential elections distinguished from the midterm elections between them.

词形变化

midterm elections plural midterm alternative midterms alternative midterm elections alternative

词源

From its occurrence roughly halfway through a president's usual term of office.
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