aspirant
UK/ә'spairәnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A person who has ambitions to achieve a high position or goal.
有抱负的人；（职位的）竞逐者。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaspire + -ant (one who) = 'one who aspires' — someone reaching for a high position. Often used for those seeking office or rank.
Root spir still carries 34 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.political aspirant政治竞逐者
- 2.presidential aspirant总统竞逐者
- 3.young aspirant年轻的有志者
Example Sentences
- 1.
Several presidential aspirants entered the race.