throw your hat into the ring
US /θroʊ jʊər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
UK /θroʊ jʊər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
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参选, 加入竞争
to announce one's candidacy for an election or competition
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After much deliberation, she decided to throw her hat into the ring for mayor.
经过深思熟虑，她决定参选市长。
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Several candidates are expected to throw their hats into the ring for the upcoming presidential election.
预计将有多位候选人参选即将到来的总统选举。