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单词 candidacy
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Definition of candidacy in English:

candidacy

nounPlural candidacies ˈkandɪdəsiˈkændɪdəsi
  • The fact or condition of standing for a position or status, especially in an election.

    he's going to announce his candidacy for the US Senate
    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to the poll, 86 percent of voters are now aware of his candidacy.
    • In 1903, following his two failed candidacies, Bryan began preparing for a third try in the upcoming convention.
    • Naked ambition, of course, has spawned many other candidacies.
    • There was not just one powerful candidacy against the two main parties, but two.
    • The early buzz around Clark's candidacy has faded.
    • He's going to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
    • He said withdrawal of his candidacy was "out of the question."
    • He has failed thus far to provide a compelling rationale for his candidacy.
    • She was warned privately to withdraw her candidacy for the position of general manager.
    • The third-party activist dismisses the hand-wringing by Democrats over his candidacy.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from candidate + -acy.

 
 

Definition of candidacy in US English:

candidacy

nounˈkændɪdəsiˈkandidəsē
  • The fact or condition of being considered for a particular position or status, especially in an election.

    he's going to announce his candidacy for the US Senate
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He said withdrawal of his candidacy was "out of the question."
    • The third-party activist dismisses the hand-wringing by Democrats over his candidacy.
    • She was warned privately to withdraw her candidacy for the position of general manager.
    • In 1903, following his two failed candidacies, Bryan began preparing for a third try in the upcoming convention.
    • The early buzz around Clark's candidacy has faded.
    • According to the poll, 86 percent of voters are now aware of his candidacy.
    • He has failed thus far to provide a compelling rationale for his candidacy.
    • Naked ambition, of course, has spawned many other candidacies.
    • He's going to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
    • There was not just one powerful candidacy against the two main parties, but two.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from candidate + -acy.

 
 
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