| 释义 |
can·di·date
I. \ˈkan(d)ə̇ˌdāt, -aandə̇-; esp freq in S -_də̇t; rapid also -nˌdāt, -ndə̇t; usu -ād., -ə̇d.+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin candidatus, from candidatus clothed in white, from candidus white + -atus -ate; from the white toga worn by candidates for office in ancient Rome — more at candid
1. : one that presents himself or is presented by others often formally or officially as suitable for and aspiring to an office, position, membership, right, or honor — usually used with for
< a candidate for governor >
< a candidate for the board of directors >
< candidates for admission to the club >
2. : one that is likely or worthy to gain a post, position, or distinction or to come to a certain place, end, or fate : choice
< I am not ambitious of ridicule — not absolutely a candidate for disgrace — Edmund Burke >
< a candidate for the penitentiary >
< this play is a candidate for the prize >
3. : a student taking a course of study leading to a degree; especially : one in the process of meeting final requirements
< a candidate for the Ph.D >
II. intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to be a candidate
< intends to candidate for the new position >
especially : to preach on invitation in a church preparing to call a new minister
III. adjective
Etymology: Latin candidatus
obsolete : dressed in white |