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单词 candidate
释义

candidate

UK /ˈkændɪdeɪt/UK /ˈkændɪdət/

Word Forms

singularcandidate
pluralcandidates

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    one of the people competing in an election

    the Labour/Liberal/Conservative candidate

    Synonyms and related words

    Candidates in elections
    1. 1a
      one of the people competing for a job

      The candidate must demonstrate good communication skills.

      candidate for:

      There were two candidates for the post.

      Synonyms and related words

      Applying and interviewing for jobs
    2. 1b
      one of the people competing for a prize
      candidate for:

      candidates for the award for best actor

      Synonyms and related words

      Participants in games and competitions
  2. 2
    a person or thing that is likely to do or be something

    They needed a location for the film, and the church was the obvious candidate.

    candidate for:

    This encounter is a candidate for the tournament’s most exciting game.

    a prime candidate (=very likely to do something):

    She looks like a prime candidate for a nervous breakdown.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for objects
  3. 3
    formalsomeone who is taking an examination

    Candidates may use a calculator.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for exams and taking exams

candidate

US /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/US /ˈkændɪdət/

Word Forms

singularcandidate
pluralcandidates

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    one of the people competing in an election

    the Democratic/Republican candidate

    Synonyms and related words

    Candidates in elections
    1. 1a
      one of the people competing for a job

      The candidate must demonstrate good communication skills.

      candidate for:

      There were two candidates for the position.

      Synonyms and related words

      Applying and interviewing for jobs
    2. 1b
      one of the people competing for a prize
      candidate for:

      She was asked to read out the list of candidates for the award for best actor.

      Synonyms and related words

      Participants in games and competitions
  2. 2
    a person or thing that is likely to do or be something

    They needed a location for the movie, and the church was the obvious candidate.

    candidate for:

    This encounter is a candidate for the tournament’s most exciting game.

    a prime candidate (=very likely to do something):

    She looks like a prime candidate for a nervous breakdown.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for objects
  3. 3
    formalsomeone who is taking an examination

    Candidates may use a calculator.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for exams and taking exams
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