electoral college
electoral college 〈美〉选举团 常用大写。指由每州选出的、正式选举总统和副总统的选民所组成的团体。有时也指由几个州的选举团所组成的大团体。
electoral college. (often cap.) The body of electors chosen from each state to formally elect the U.S. President and Vice President by casting votes based on the popular vote. [Cases: United States 25. C.J.S. United States § 46.]