The noun is pronounced /'kɒntest/. The verb is pronounced /kən'test/. 名词读作 /'kɒntest/,动词读作 /kən'test/。
- See also: Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling. ...a writing contest. beauty contest
- N-COUNT (权力或控制权的)争夺,竞争
A contest is a struggle to win power or control.
- The state election due in November will be the last such ballot before next year's presidential contest...
定于11月举行的州选举将是明年总统竞选前最后一次此类投票选举。 - ...a clear contest between church and state.
教会与政府之间明显的争斗
- VERB 争取赢得(选举、比赛等);角逐
If someone contests an election or competition, they take part in it and try to win it.
- He quickly won his party's nomination to contest the elections.
他很快获得了本党提名,角逐大选。 - ...a closely contested regional flower show.
各方争奇斗艳、难分高下的地区花卉展
- VERB 争辩;对…提出异议
If you contest a statement or decision, you object to it formally because you think it is wrong or unreasonable.
- Your former employer has to reply within 14 days in order to contest the case...
你的前任雇主若对本案存有异议,必须在14天内予以答复。 - Gender discrimination is a hotly contested issue.
性别歧视是一个争论激烈的话题。