contender
US /kənˈten.dɚ/
UK /kənˈten.dɚ/
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竞争者, 竞争对手, 争夺者
a person or group competing with others to achieve something
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She is a strong contender for the championship title.
她是冠军头衔的有力竞争者。
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Several teams are contenders for the top spot in the league.
几支球队是联赛榜首的竞争者。