hanging chad
名词
UK/ˌhæŋ.ɪŋ ˈtʃæd/
US/ˌhæŋ.ɪŋ ˈtʃæd/
定义 hanging chad 名词
- Countable(可数名词)
A small piece of paper or card that remains partially attached after an attempt to punch it out, especially on a ballot.
指选票上因未完全穿孔而仍部分附着的纸片，尤指在选举中未完全穿孔的选票。
Some voters, while clearly intending to cast their vote, left behind ballots with only indentations or hanging chads.
一些选民虽然明显有意投票，但留下了仅有压痕或悬挂式孔屑的选票。
During the counting process, poll workers must meticulously examine each ballot to determine the presence of any hanging chads.
在计票过程中，选务人员必须仔细检查每张选票，以确定是否存在悬挂式孔屑。
The validity of the election results was questioned due to the presence of hanging chads on the ballots.
由于选票上存在悬挂式孔屑，选举结果的有效性受到质疑。