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candidate

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkændɪdət/🇺🇸 US/'kændideit/
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Definitions

n.

A person seeking election, appointment, or consideration for a position; a participant in an examination

候选人;申请人;考生

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
candglow, white, shine
+
idhaving the quality of
+
ateto make, having
=candidate

Common Collocations

  • 1.presidential candidate总统候选人
  • 2.job candidate求职候选人
  • 3.strong candidate强有力的候选人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Three candidates are running for president this year.

  • 2.

    The job candidate impressed the hiring committee with her qualifications.

  • 3.

    There are five candidates running for the city council position.

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