- 1nC1/kənˈtestənt/參賽者
Someone who takes part in a contest, such as a game show, a quiz, or another competition that people try to win.
示範例句 · Example
The next contestant is Mei Chen from Taipei.
逐字下一位參賽者是來自台北的美・陳。
「contestant」是「參加 contest、想爭取名次的人」，中文常譯「參賽者」或「選手」。核心畫面可以想成「進場比賽的人」——電視益智節目上台答題的人、歌唱比賽被評審打分的人、問答關卡一個接一個出場的人，都是 contestants。跟 competitor 並排看：competitor 較廣，常指賽跑、運動場上很多對手一起比；contestant 更常指有主持人、評審、問答的 contest。跟 spectator 分開：spectator 是在場上看的人；contestant 是上場比的人。
常見搭配
the next contestant
下一位參賽者
the person who will take part next in a show or contest
Please welcome the next contestant onto the stage.
each / every contestant
每一位參賽者
every person taking part in the contest
Each contestant gets two minutes to speak.
a game-show / quiz contestant
遊戲節目／益智問答的參賽者
someone who takes part in a TV game or knowledge contest
Mei wants to be a quiz contestant on the Saturday show.
contestants for (a contest)
某場比賽的參賽者們
the people who enter or try out for a contest
Contestants for the science fair must bring a poster.
a contestant in (a contest)
某場比賽裡的參賽者
someone who is taking part in a particular contest
Sam was a contestant in the school talent show.
contestants answer / face questions
參賽者回答／面對問題
people in the contest respond to hard questions
The contestants answered five questions in a row.
core核心畫面
Picture a row of people standing behind on a game show, or names on a competition list. Each one has entered, each one is going for the same prize, and only some will get it. A contestant is a person inside a contest.
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contestantnoun/kənˈtɛstənt/
- 1
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
- 2
One who brings a legal challenge (such as a will, verdict, or decision).
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