candidate
US /ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/
UK /ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/
1.
候选人, 申请人
a person who is nominated for election or appointed to an office or position
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She is a strong candidate for the job.
她是这份工作的有力候选人。
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The presidential candidates debated last night.
总统候选人昨晚进行了辩论。
2.
考生, 应试者
a person taking an examination
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The exam invigilator instructed the candidates to begin.
监考老师指示考生开始答题。
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Each candidate must submit their answer sheet by the deadline.
每位考生必须在截止日期前提交答题纸。