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contest
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural contests
plural contests
Learner's definition of CONTEST
[count]
1
: an event in which people try to win by doing something better than others比赛；竞赛 — see also beauty contest, popularity contest
- a fiddle/fishing/singing contest [=competition]小提琴/钓鱼/歌唱比赛
- He won the contest for best photograph. = He won the contest to see who could take the best photograph.他在摄影比赛中获胜。
- Contest winners receive a cash prize.比赛获胜者会得到现金奖励。
- Will you enter the contest?你会参加比赛吗？
2
: a struggle or effort to win or get something竞选；竞争
- She hopes to win the contest for mayor.她希望在市长竞选中获胜。
- the presidential contest总统竞选
- Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a contest for control of the House of Representatives.民主党和共和党正在争夺众议院的控制权。
no contest
1
informal — used to say that someone or something is much better than another or can easily defeat another轻松击败对方；（对方）毫无竞争力，完全不是对手
- When you compare the old version of the movie with the new one, it's no contest. The old one is much better.这部电影的新版与旧版不可相提并论。旧版的好看多了。
- The last time I played him it was no contest. I won easily.上次比赛时，他完全不是我的对手，我轻松获胜。
2
US, law : a statement in a court of law in which someone who has been charged with a crime does not admit guilt but also does not dispute or argue with the charge不抗辩；无争议
- He pleaded no contest to (the charge of) driving while intoxicated.他对醉酒驾驶（的指控）不做抗辩。
contests; contested; contesting
contests; contested; contesting
Learner's definition of CONTEST
1
[+ object] : to make (something) the subject of an argument or a legal case : to say that you do not agree with or accept (something)争辩；对…提出异议
- Several of the dead man's relatives are contesting [=disputing, challenging] his will (in court).死者的几个亲属（在法庭上）对其遗嘱提出异议。
- The losing candidate is contesting the results of the election. = (US) The losing candidate is contesting the election.落选的候选人对选举结果提出了质疑。
- The rule is being contested by a number of students at the university. [=students are formally complaining about the rule]这项规定受到这所大学许多学生的质疑。
2
[+ object] : to try to win (something)争取赢得
- She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year.她计划明年在国会中争得一个席位。
- Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly/bitterly contested election.两名候选人同意在这次竞争激烈的选举之前再进行一场辩论。
3
[no object] : to struggle or fight for or against something争夺；竞争
- contesting for power争夺权力
con·test kən-ˈtest 
ˈkän-ˌtest
ˈkän-ˌtest contested; contesting; contests
: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
contester noun
con·test ˈkän-ˌtest
2
: a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year. Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly contested election. Noun Contest winners receive a cash prize. Will you enter the contest? She hopes to win the contest for mayor. Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a contest for control of the House of Representatives. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2022 Many of the hundreds of thousands of people audited each year are chosen at random, and most taxpayers can’t afford a lawyer to go to Tax Court to contest IRS claims of tax liability. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 Is Bolsonaro preparing to contest the election no matter the outcome? David Faris, The Week, 21 July 2022 But before either husband or wife in the Andrews case was forced to take the stand, Kate agreed not to contest the case. April White, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Collier-Williams in March appointed a receiver, after Optima agreed not to contest the appointment. Eric Heisig, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2021 Purdue also agreed not to contest an official fact-finding document detailing the company’s marketing methods, which management designed specifically to overcome physician fears about addiction. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021 Geyser would later receive a 40-year commitment to a state mental hospital after prosecutors agreed not to contest her insanity defense. Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2021 Dollar General can either pay the fines, contest the citation or request a meeting with OSHA’s area director. Zachary Hansen, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 The residency is part of the Tinta Oscura contest, which received a total of 262 scripts from 13 countries. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Tuesday night defeated Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo in their Democratic primary, according to Associated Press projections, ending a bruising, ugly contest that was rife with controversy. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 But one feeling that for sure wins every contest — empathy. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pence has also made multiple stops over the past year and a half in South Carolina, which holds the third contest — and first southern primary — in the Republican presidential nominating calendar. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 Shrek Jesus and Sihakom participated in the roar contest, which is one of many events held at Shrekfest. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Enjoy log-sawing contest, dance groups, kid-friendly Kinderplatz area with games and activities. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 The event for women 21 and older will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and will include dancing, a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, caricature artist, food and adult drinks. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
Aiello, who chose not to contest the allegations, apologized to the patient, was recertified as a radiologist and completed a number of medical courses, DPH records show. Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2022 Many of the hundreds of thousands of people audited each year are chosen at random, and most taxpayers can’t afford a lawyer to go to Tax Court to contest IRS claims of tax liability. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 Is Bolsonaro preparing to contest the election no matter the outcome? David Faris, The Week, 21 July 2022 But before either husband or wife in the Andrews case was forced to take the stand, Kate agreed not to contest the case. April White, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Collier-Williams in March appointed a receiver, after Optima agreed not to contest the appointment. Eric Heisig, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2021 Purdue also agreed not to contest an official fact-finding document detailing the company’s marketing methods, which management designed specifically to overcome physician fears about addiction. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021 Geyser would later receive a 40-year commitment to a state mental hospital after prosecutors agreed not to contest her insanity defense. Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2021 Dollar General can either pay the fines, contest the citation or request a meeting with OSHA’s area director. Zachary Hansen, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Noun
In turn, this very well may prove to be a close, low-scoring contest. Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 The residency is part of the Tinta Oscura contest, which received a total of 262 scripts from 13 countries. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Tuesday night defeated Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo in their Democratic primary, according to Associated Press projections, ending a bruising, ugly contest that was rife with controversy. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 But one feeling that for sure wins every contest — empathy. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pence has also made multiple stops over the past year and a half in South Carolina, which holds the third contest — and first southern primary — in the Republican presidential nominating calendar. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 Shrek Jesus and Sihakom participated in the roar contest, which is one of many events held at Shrekfest. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Enjoy log-sawing contest, dance groups, kid-friendly Kinderplatz area with games and activities. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 The event for women 21 and older will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and will include dancing, a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, caricature artist, food and adult drinks. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French contester "to debate, make the subject of dispute," earlier "to refuse to recognize a right or claim," probably borrowed from Old Occitan contestar, borrowed from Latin contestārī "to call to witness," in the phrase lītem contestārī (with līt-, līs "dispute at law") "to join issue in a legal suit," from con- con- + -testārī, verbal derivative of testis "witness" — more at testament
Noun
derivative of contest entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
1603, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Noun
1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of contest was in 1603 Phrases Containing contest
noun
verb¹
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