contest
contest — 名詞
1. An organized event in which people or groups try to show they are better than ot
比賽
人與人比試高低的活動
An organized event in which people or groups try to show they are better than others, often to win a prize or a reward.
The school held a baking contest that Priya won with her chocolate cake.
學校舉辦了一場烘焙比賽，Priya 以她的巧克力蛋糕獲勝。
collocation: hold a contest / win a contest
More than fifty teams entered the annual robot-building contest in Taipei.
超過五十支隊伍參加了在臺北舉辦的年度機器人組裝比賽。
collocation: enter a contest
Diego was nervous before the singing contest, but his performance impressed everyone.
Diego 在歌唱比賽前很緊張，但他的表演讓所有人印象深刻。
The winner of the photography contest will receive a cash prize of ten thousand dollars.
攝影比賽的優勝者將獲得一萬美元的獎金。
Aiko entered the essay contest hoping to win a scholarship to study abroad.
Aiko 參加了論文比賽，希望贏得出國留學的獎學金。
- competition
the broadest term — any situation where people try to outperform each other, whether organized or not
- tournament
a series of games or rounds, often in sports, with elimination rules
- match
a single game between two sides, especially in sports
2. A struggle to win a position of leadership or power, especially through a politi
競選
爭取政治職位或權力的過程
A struggle to win a position of leadership or power, especially through a political election, often against strong opposition.
The mayoral contest between Leila and Mr. Kim grew more heated each week.
Leila 與 Kim 先生的市長競選每週都變得更加激烈。
collocation: mayoral contest
Both parties spent millions of dollars on the Senate contest in Ohio.
兩黨在俄亥俄州的參議員競選中花費了數百萬美元。
In a close contest, the incumbent won by fewer than two hundred votes.
在這場激烈的競選中，現任者以不到兩百票的差距獲勝。
The contest for the city council seat attracted five candidates from different backgrounds.
市議會席次的競選吸引了五位來自不同背景的候選人。
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears in political contexts. It often carries a modifier specifying the role being sought (mayoral, Senate, presidential contest).
contest — 動詞
1. To officially disagree with a decision, statement, or legal ruling and take step
質疑；抗辯
正式反對某項決定或主張
To officially disagree with a decision, statement, or legal ruling and take steps to get it changed or reversed.
The lawyer plans to contest the judge's ruling in a higher court.
律師計畫在更高層級的法院對法官的裁決提出質疑。
transitive: contest a ruling / decision
Hiro contested the speeding ticket, saying the radar reading was wrong.
Hiro 對那張超速罰單提出抗辯，聲稱測速雷達的讀數有誤。
Ms. Olivares decided to contest the will after discovering it was signed under pressure.
Ms. Olivares 決定對遺囑提出異議，因為發現遺囑是在壓力下簽署的。
Several shareholders contested the company's claim that the merger was fair.
幾位股東對公司聲稱合併是公平的主張提出質疑。
The losing candidate vowed to contest the election results in court.
落敗的候選人誓言要在法庭上對選舉結果提出異議。
文法句型
contest + noun phrase (decision, ruling, claim, will)
用法筆記
Frequently used in legal or official settings. The object is typically something official — a decision, ruling, claim, will, or election result. Not used for casual disagreements.
常見錯誤
2. To take part in a competition or struggle to gain something that other people al
角逐
與他人爭奪某項目標
To take part in a competition or struggle to gain something that other people also want.
Three young chefs contested the title of best pasta maker at the food festival.
三位年輕廚師在美食節上角逐最佳義大利麵師傅的頭銜。
transitive: contest the title of [something]
Runners from twelve countries will contest the marathon championship this weekend.
來自十二個國家的跑者將在本週末角逐馬拉松冠軍。
Two architecture firms are contesting the contract to design the new library.
兩家建築事務所正在角逐設計新圖書館的合約。
Students from each class contested the debating trophy in the final round.
各班學生在決賽中角逐辯論獎盃。
- compete for
more common in everyday English; can apply to any situation where people try to win something
- vie for
similar formality to 'contest'; often used in political or professional contexts
- contend for
slightly more formal; suggests a struggle against opposition
- withdraw from
to stop taking part in a competition
- concede
to give up the competition before it ends
文法句型
contest + noun phrase (title, championship, trophy, contract)
用法筆記
This sense is more common in formal or written English. In everyday conversation, 'compete for' or 'go for' are more natural alternatives.
常見錯誤
3. To try to be chosen for a political position by taking part in an election again
參選
在選舉中爭取當選
To try to be chosen for a political position by taking part in an election against other candidates.
Nadia decided to contest the seat in parliament after ten years as a lawyer.
Nadia 在擔任十年律師後，決定角逐國會席次。
collocation: contest a seat (in parliament)
Only women contested the three open positions on the school board this year.
今年只有女性參選學校董事會的三個開放職位。
The former minister will contest the leadership of the party next month.
前部長將在下個月角逐黨的領導職位。
In many countries, anyone over thirty-five can contest the presidency.
在許多國家，任何超過三十五歲的人都可以參選總統。
文法句型
contest + noun phrase (seat, election, presidency, leadership)
用法筆記
More common in British English than American English; American speakers typically use 'run for' in this context. The object is always a position, not a person.