n.竞争者，角逐者，争夺者

原形：contender复数：contenders

He is the leading contender for the election.
他是在选举中领先的竞争者。
The boxing match had several strong contenders, but the underdog won in the end.
拳击比赛有许多强有力的竞争对手，但最终是弱者胜出。
She's a formidable contender in the chess tournament.
她是国际象棋锦标赛中的强大对手。
The startup company is a serious contender in the tech industry.
这家初创公司在科技行业是不容小觑的竞争者。
With each new invention, he solidifies his position as a scientific contender.
随着每一个新发明，他在科学界的地位更加稳固。
In the Olympic trials, she emerged as a strong contender for the gold medal.
在奥运会预选赛中，她成为争夺金牌的有力选手。
The project manager is a key contender for the promotion to senior management.
项目经理是晋升高级管理层的关键竞争者。
The team's newcomer surprised everyone by becoming a contender for the championship.
团队的新成员以其表现成为了冠军争夺者，令人大吃一惊。
Many experts believe that blockchain technology will be a major contender in the future of finance.
许多专家认为区块链技术将在未来的金融领域大放异彩。
She was a dark horse contender at the Oscars, winning best actress for her debut role.
她在奥斯卡上作为黑马竞争者出人意料地赢得了最佳女主角奖。