candidate
noun
ˈkændɪədɪət noun
1 someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election 候选人，申请者
a presidential candidate
总统候选人
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There are only three candidates for the job.
这份工作只有三个人申请。
2 someone who is taking an examination [英] 应试者，参加考试的人 BrE
Candidates are not allowed to use a calculator in this exam.
这次考试应试者不可以使用计算器。
3 someone or something that is likely to experience or get something 有望体验 （得到 ）…的人 （物 ）
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The school is an obvious candidate for extra funding.
这所学校显然会得到额外的经费。
The novel must be a prime candidate for the award.
这部小说肯定是获奖的大热门。