| 单词 | contender |
| 释义 | contender (kəntendəʳ ) Word forms: contenders countable noun A contender is someone who takes part in a competition. [journalism] Her trainer said yesterday that she would be a strong contender for a place in Britain's Commonwealth squad. [+ for] Our British Affairs correspondent reports on how the three contenders reacted to the news of the resignation. Synonyms: competitor, rival, candidate, applicant Collocations: heavyweight contender You could say we've been waiting for our first knock-out game, a genuine heavyweight contender, etc. The Sun A heavyweight contender of the 1930s, he was avoided by many boxers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was the start of his push as a legitimate junior heavyweight contender. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was touted as a future heavyweight contender early in his pro career, which began in 1994. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The official pies the heavyweight contenders had to tackle measure 12cm across and 3.5cm deep. The Sun But he has had the sense to accept he was being over-ambitious and there's still much work to be done before he can be considered a legitimate contender. The Sun Movie studios in metro area help to establish the state as a legitimate contender in the 12-month-a-year film business. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In his career, he has faced a mixed bag of competitionsome legitimate contenders, some who were nothing more than professional opponents. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had been rumoured as a likely contender on this year's show, but said he has not been invited. The Sun I'll stick with him as a likely contender to serve up a shock. The Sun Seems to have the stamina and looks a likely contender. The Sun He looks to be a likely contender. The Sun Three likely contenders for the manager-of-theyear award are from these shores. Times, Sunday Times He is one of the main contenders for the US Open. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This is a decent race but quite a few of the main contenders would seem to prefer softer ground. The Sun (2006) The stats show that the team which picks up most points against the other main contenders will lift the Premiership trophy. The Sun (2006) Look for her as a major contender in 2016. The Sun His reputation was on the line, and with it, his future as a major contender. Times, Sunday Times His form this year has made him a discussion and, surely, a major contender soon. Times,Sunday Times Despite this promising start, his allusions of following his brother as a major contender were broken by four straight loses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In truth, he had already done enough to underline his ascent to the list of those routinely listed as major contenders. Times, Sunday Times From what we've seen of the game, and that was a sizeable chunk, this looks like a real medal contender. The Sun Only by doing so can she rank as a genuine medal contender, and that process begins tomorrow. Times, Sunday Times Having been to all the leading championships, she knows that she needs to start reaching finals and wants to be a serious medal contender by 2012. Times, Sunday Times By the time the summer of 2020 comes, her raw power will surely have taken her into the top ten, and beyond, making her a genuine medal contender. Times, Sunday Times Despite being considered a medal contender, she only managed to reach the semi-final stage in the 100 metres. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite their hopes for a late-season recovery, they were never a playoff contender and missed the playoffs for the second straight year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After going through a 2-14 season in '03, the team soon became a perennial playoff contender and one of the league's top franchises. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But both teams fell into decline and neither team was a playoff contender as the decade wore on. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Regardless, several playoff contenders were interested in his services. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the rivalry began to grow in intensity during the late 1980s and early 90s, when both teams became huge playoff contenders. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nor are they aware (as several them told me) of any other possible contender with both the standing and the desire to run. Times, Sunday Times The list of possible contenders reflects the competitiveness of modern times. Times, Sunday Times As the people that ultimately pay the fees of all concerned, we should be able to nominate possible contenders. The Sun They are all possible contenders. Times,Sunday Times Two years ago, that process involved checking through a long list of homes recommended by social services and day trips to visit possible contenders. Times, Sunday Times I think we are one of the six teams that are the potential contenders. The Sun However, when respondents were asked to choose, the former foreign secretary, who has the highest name recognition of potential contenders, came out on top. Times, Sunday Times Within that horde of potential contenders, however, one stands out. Times, Sunday Times It's an advantage that other potential contenders do not have as sitting legislators are not permitted to give paid speeches. Times, Sunday Times The other potential contenders finished well back. canada.com There, the former presidential contender stood for photographs with a group of rebels before holding talks. Times, Sunday Times His filibuster cemented his status as a presidential contender among his constituents, but damaged him as a national figure. Times, Sunday Times My goodness, he's a talented young man and will surely be a real presidential contender himself one day. Times, Sunday Times As a presidential contender his experience makes him a compelling law and order candidate. Times, Sunday Times But are the current crop of presidential contenders so inclined? Times, Sunday Times But it does mean that he is much more of a serious contender than he seemed two weeks ago. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Who else is a serious contender? Times, Sunday Times (2008) That single moment changed my career from hobby racer to serious contender, putting me on a different path in life. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I have no doubt she has trained on and can be a serious contender in the Arc. The Sun (2014) Nor does he manage to hint that this thesp could have been a serious contender in the classical stakes. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He would also have been a strong contender for individual gold. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A very strong contender for the biggest problem facing the earth would be poverty. The Chomsky Update - Linguistics and Politics (1990) They're also a strong contender. The Sun (2014) A Republican presidential nominee who can appeal across party allegiances would be a strong contender next year. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The governor is regarded as a strong contender in the crowded Republican field, but faces accusations that his experience is limited. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We know we lack one, two, three players to be considered a title contender. Times,Sunday Times Over the next few years the club went to become a regular title contender. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They went from a legitimate title contender to a team that hovered around.500 in winning percentage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The champions have been written off as title contenders by some — with others even casting doubt on their top-four credentials. The Sun They will never put themselves up there as title contenders because no one needs that pressure. Times, Sunday Times Who will turn out to be the top contender as the grappling begins? The Sun All that happened was that the top contender hit the back pages. The Sun Energy and technology companies have been working to tackle the supply/demand mismatch for years, and batteries have arisen as the top contender to store electricity. Smithsonian Mag She will also be a top contender in the 200 metres. Globe and Mail He continues fighting, determined to prove that a human has what it takes to be champion, and soon becomes a top contender. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Either of them would make a worthy contender. Times, Sunday Times With such driver-focused equipment, a light kerb weight and that impressive four-cylinder engine, it's a worthy contender in the class. The Sun It's a worthy contender and one pays it the highest compliment one can pay fiction: it makes you think. Times, Sunday Times But there are worthy contenders to be found elsewhere. Times, Sunday Times Though the 175lb category - sandwiched between the glamour middleweight and heavyweight classes - lacks a dominant champion, there are at least six worthy contenders. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 竞争者 Japanese: 競技参加者 |
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