candidacy
UK/ˈkændɪdəsi/US/'kændidәsi/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The state of being a candidate for an election, position, or award.
候选人资格；候选状态。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcandidate's stem + -acy (state, quality) = 'the state of being a candidate.' Transparent abstract noun of candidate.
Root cand still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.announce one's candidacy宣布参选
- 2.withdraw candidacy退出竞选
- 3.launch a candidacy发起竞选
Example Sentences
- 1.
She announced her candidacy for mayor on Monday.
- 2.
He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal broke.