contest
英 /ˈkɒntest/ 美 /ˈkɑːntest/
- n. 比赛；竞争an event or struggle in which people compete to win
- v. 质疑；对……提出异议to formally challenge a decision, claim, or result
- v. 争夺；参加竞选to compete for a position, prize, or political seat
My cousin won a baking contest with her lemon cake.
我表姐凭她做的柠檬蛋糕赢得了烘焙比赛。
Citizens should have access to affordable legal advice when they wish to contest an official decision.
公民希望对官方决定提出异议时，应能获得价格合理的法律咨询。
搭配
enter a contest 参加比赛a close contest 势均力敌的比赛contest a decision 对决定提出异议contest an election 参加竞选
辨析提示
名词重音在首音节；动词重音在第二音节。
词族
contestant (n.)、contested (adj.)、uncontested (adj.)
相关词
- contestant 参赛者
- host 主人；主持人
- appearance 外貌；外观
- role 作用；职责
- friendship 友谊；朋友关系
- security 安全；安全保障
- thanksgiving 感恩；感恩祈祷
- culture 文化；习俗
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