contests

英 [kənˈtests]

美 [kənˈtests]

n. 比赛; 竞赛; (控制权或权力的)争夺，竞争
v. 争取赢得(比赛、选举等); 争辩; 就…提出异议
contest的第三人称单数和复数

柯林斯词典

The noun is pronounced /'kɒntest/. The verb is pronounced /kən'test/. 名词读作 /'kɒntest/，动词读作 /kən'test/。

See also:Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling....a writing contest.beauty contest
N-COUNT (权力或控制权的)争夺，竞争
Acontestis a struggle to win power or control.
1. The state election due in November will be the last such ballot before next year's presidential contest...
  定于11月举行的州选举将是明年总统竞选前最后一次此类投票选举。
2. ...a clear contest between church and state.
  教会与政府之间明显的争斗
VERB 争取赢得(选举、比赛等);角逐
If someonecontestsan election or competition, they take part in it and try to win it.
1. He quickly won his party's nomination to contest the elections.
  他很快获得了本党提名,角逐大选。
2. ...a closely contested regional flower show.
  各方争奇斗艳、难分高下的地区花卉展
VERB 争辩;对…提出异议
If youcontesta statement or decision, you object to it formally because you think it is wrong or unreasonable.
1. Your former employer has to reply within 14 days in order to contest the case...
  你的前任雇主若对本案存有异议，必须在14天内予以答复。
2. Gender discrimination is a hotly contested issue.
  性别歧视是一个争论激烈的话题。

There are competitions from local contests to nation-wide tournaments.
比赛有地方性的，也有全国性的。
The jumping and throwing contests comprise the field events.
田赛项目有跳跃和投掷。
Get information on all of our products, contests, news, discussion groups, and more.
获得关于所有的产品，争奇斗艳，新闻讨论组，和更多。
Square-dance contests award ribbons or badges to the winners.
方块舞比赛中胜利者会获得奖章或缓带。
The results of contests are transient, but friendship is lasting.
比赛的胜负是暂时的，而友谊是长久的。
KFC is sponsoring a series of gymnastics and cheerleader contests for schools in big cities.
肯德基正在大城市的学校中赞助一系列体操和拉拉队比赛。
Tough critics never win popularity contests.
强硬的评论家从来都不会在获得大众欢心的竞赛中取胜。
Parents should encourage them to enter music contests, science fairs and debates.
父母应鼓励女儿参加音乐比赛、科学博览会和辩论大赛。
She's won a lot of beauty contests.
她在许多选美大赛中获胜。
She has taken an active part in all past contests.
她积极参加历次比赛。