plurality
n
1 [U] (grammar) state of being plural 复数; 复数形式.
2 [C] large number 大量; 多数
a plurality of influences, interests 极大的影响、 利益.
3 [C] (US politics 政) majority of less than 50%; relative majority (未超过半数的)多数; 相对多数. Cf 参看 majority 2.
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(a) [U] = pluralism 2.
(b) [C] office held jointly with another 兼任的职务.