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
 A contest is a struggle to win power or control.- 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。
- ...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 someone contests an election or competition, they take part in it and try to win it.- 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。
- ...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 you contest a statement or decision, you object to it formally because you think it is wrong or unreasonable.- 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。
- Gender discrimination is a hotly contested issue.
 性别歧视是一个争论激烈的话题。