candidate
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/ˈkændɪdət/
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/ˈkændɪdət/
a person trying to get a job or win an election
The candidate for mayor promised to fix the roads.
市长候选人承诺修复道路。
a person taking a test
The test candidate must arrive 30 minutes early.
考试考生必须提前30分钟到达。
someone or something likely to be chosen for something
This book is a strong candidate for the award.
这本书是获奖的有力候选作品。