contender
US /kənˈten.dɚ/
UK /kənˈten.dɚ/

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競爭者, 競爭對手, 爭奪者
a person or group competing with others to achieve something
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She is a strong contender for the championship title.
她是冠軍頭銜的有力競爭者。
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Several teams are contenders for the top spot in the league.
幾支球隊是聯賽榜首的競爭者。