candidate
['kæn.dɪ.dət] [-deɪt] noun countable
IMPROVER
■a person who is competing to get a job or elected position （职位）申请人，候选人•There are three candidates standing in the election.有三位候选人参加竞选。 ■a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something 可能有…结局者，被认定会经历…者•The English Department is a likely candidate for staff cuts.英语系很有可能要裁员。 ■UK
■someone who is taking an examination 考生；应试者，投考者•Candidates must write their names on the top page of the exam paper.考生必须将自己的名字写在试卷首页。 |