candidature
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/ˈkændɪdətʃər/
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/ˈkændɪdətʃə(r)/
the position of being a candidate in an election or other competition
John announced his candidature for the presidency, hoping to win the support of the voters.
約翰宣布他參選總統,期望贏得選民的支持。