contestant
noun [ C ] uk/kənˈtes.tənt/ us/kənˈtes.t̬ənt/
(COMPETITION)
C1 参赛选手;竞争者
someone who competes in a contest
In tonight's quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country. 参加今晚知识竞赛的选手们来自全国各地。
(ATTEMPT)
争夺者；竞争者
someone who attempts to win an election or get power or control
Two main candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency. 两位主要候选人最终脱颖而出成为总统职位的有力竞争者。