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contest

释义

contest

noun countable

UK /ˈkɒntest/

Word Forms

singular	contest
plural	contests

1
a competition, especially one in which people’s skill in a particular activity or sport is tested
a contest between the two top-rated tennis players in the world
a singing/poetry contest
Synonyms and related words
General words for competitions
arms race
competition
contest
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
2
a situation in which two or more people or groups are competing to gain power or an advantage
the contest for the lottery franchise
She has now withdrawn from the presidential contest.
Synonyms and related words
General words for competitions
arms race
competition
contest

phrases

no contest

contest

noun countable

US /ˈkɑnˌtest/

Word Forms

singular	contest
plural	contests

1
a competition, especially one in which people’s skill in a particular activity or sport is tested
a contest between the two top-rated tennis players in the world
a singing/poetry contest
Synonyms and related words
General words for competitions
arms race
competition
contest
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
2
a situation in which two or more people or groups are competing to gain power or an advantage
the contest for the lottery franchise
She has now withdrawn from the presidential contest.
Synonyms and related words
General words for competitions
arms race
competition
contest

phrases

no contest

contest

verb transitive

UK /kənˈtest/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	contest
he/she/it	contests
present participle	contesting
past tense	contested
past participle	contested

1
to state formally that you disagree with something or think it is wrong
His children are contesting the will.
Synonyms and related words
To disagree with someone or something
disagree
oppose
reject
2
to compete for a job or for success in a competition
He plans to contest the world heavyweight title again next year.
Synonyms and related words
To take part in a competition or game
play
race
meet
Synonyms and related words
Applying and interviewing for jobs
affirmative action
applicant
application

contest

verb transitive

US /kənˈtest/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	contest
he/she/it	contests
present participle	contesting
past tense	contested
past participle	contested

1
to state formally that you disagree with something or think it is wrong
His children are contesting the will.
Synonyms and related words
To disagree with someone or something
disagree
oppose
reject
2
to compete for a job or for success in a competition
He plans to contest the world heavyweight title again next year.
Synonyms and related words
To take part in a competition or game
play
race
meet
Synonyms and related words
Applying and interviewing for jobs
affirmative action
applicant
application

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