constituency /kənˈstɪtjʊənsɪ/ CET6+ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A particular constituency is a section of society that may give political support to a particular party or politician. (会支持某政党或政客的) 选民阵营

  例：

  In Iowa, farmers are a powerful political constituency.

  在爱荷华州，农民是一个强大的政治选民阵营。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A constituency is an area for which someone is elected as the representative in a legislature or government. 选区

  例：

  Voters in 17 constituencies are going back to the polls today.

  17个选区的投票人今天会回到那些投票站去。