contender
🇺🇸
/kənˈtendər/
🇬🇧
/kənˈtendə(r)/
A person or team that is competing for a prize or title.
The boxer proved himself to be a strong contender in the championship match.
这位拳击手证明了自己是冠军赛中的一个强有力的竞争者。