a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job

The government is expected to call an election (= allow the country to vote) very soon. 预计政府会很快举行大选。

Local government elections will take place in May. 地方政府选举将在5月份举行。

The first election results have started to come in. 初步选举结果开始揭晓。