1. a person who takes part in a competition or contest
參加比賽或競賽的人
There were over fifty contestants in the singing competition.
這場歌唱比賽有超過五十位參賽者。
Each contestant will have three minutes to present their idea.
每位參賽者將有三分鐘的時間來陳述他們的想法。
Contestant Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
contestant
noun
快速理解
What does "Contestant" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Contestant"?
指參加比賽、競選或遊戲等競爭活動的人。
- 1
參賽者
EN: a person who takes part in a competition or game
翻譯: 參加比賽或遊戲的人。
- 2
競選者
EN: a person who competes in an election
翻譯: 參與選舉競爭的人。
- 3
答題者
EN: a person who answers questions in a quiz or game show
翻譯: 在益智問答或遊戲節目中回答問題的人。
小提醒：注意："contestant" 主要指參與有輸贏結果的競爭活動者，單純的活動「參與者」通常用 "participant"。
發音（How to Pronounce "Contestant" in English）
How to pronounce "Contestant" in English?"Contestant" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Contestant" from YouTube Videos
Cynthia Schneider: The surprising spread of "Idol" TV
TED
“But you might not recognize Aydah Al Jahani, who is a contestant, indeed a finalist, in the Poet of the Millions competition, which is broadcast out of Abu Dhabi and seen throughout the Arab world.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Contestant"?How does "Contestant" change by context?
2. a person who formally challenges or disputes something, especially in a court of law
（尤指在法庭上）正式提出質疑或爭辯的人
The contestant of the will claimed the document was forged.
遺囑的質疑者聲稱該文件是偽造的。
He appeared in court as a contestant to the election results.
他以選舉結果的異議者身分出庭。
3. a person who competes in a game show or reality television program
參加遊戲節目或真人實境秀的人
The game show contestant won the grand prize of one million dollars.
那位遊戲節目參賽者贏得了一百萬美元的大獎。
Reality show contestants often live together in a shared house.
真人實境秀的參賽者通常住在一個共用的房子裡。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Contestant"?How to make natural sentences with "Contestant"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| contestant + in + [contest] | 在（某比賽）中的參賽者 | The contestant in the singing competition had a powerful voice. (那位歌唱比賽的參賽者擁有強而有力的歌聲。) |
| contestant + on + [show] | （某節目）上的參賽者 | She was the youngest contestant on the quiz show. (她是那益智節目上最年輕的參賽者。) |
| a contestant for + [title/prize] | 爭奪（頭銜/獎項）的參賽者 | He is a strong contestant for the championship title. (他是爭奪冠軍頭銜的有力參賽者。) |
| a contestant from + [place/group] | 來自（某地/某團體）的參賽者 | A contestant from Taiwan won the baking contest. (一位來自台灣的參賽者贏得了烘焙比賽。) |
| the number of contestants | 參賽者人數 | The number of contestants was reduced to ten. (參賽者人數被減少到十位。) |
用法說明
How is "Contestant" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Contestant"?
contestant 與 participant 的區別
- contestant 特指參加有競爭、有勝負結果的比賽或競賽的人，例如選秀、益智問答、體育賽事。焦點在於「競爭」與「爭取名次」。
- participant 的範圍更廣，指任何活動的參與者或參加者，不一定有競爭性，例如研討會、工作坊、調查。焦點在於「參與」這個行為本身。
- 在非競爭性的場合（如會議、課程）使用 contestant 會顯得不自然，因為暗示了不必要的競爭關係。
對比例句： EN: The game show had twenty contestants competing for the grand prize. 翻譯: 這個遊戲節目有二十位參賽者爭奪大獎。
EN:All participants in the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance.
翻譯:工作坊的所有參與者都將獲得出席證書。
EN:She was a contestant in the national spelling bee last year.
翻譯:她是去年全國拼字大賽的參賽者。
EN:We thank every participant for contributing to the charity run.
翻譯:我們感謝每一位為慈善路跑貢獻心力的參與者。
總結建議
當語境明確涉及比賽、競爭和排名時，使用 contestant；若泛指一般活動的參加者，則使用 participant。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Contestant" and similar words?How to choose "Contestant" vs alternatives?
contestant vs participant
「contestant」特指比賽、競賽中的參賽者，強調競爭性；「participant」泛指任何活動的參與者，範圍更廣。
contestant vs competitor
「contestant」通常指單一比賽或節目的參賽者；「competitor」更廣泛地指商業、體育等領域的競爭者或對手。
contestant vs candidate
「contestant」指比賽參賽者；「candidate」指職位、獎項或資格的候選人或申請者。
口語用法
How is "Contestant" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Contestant"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或提及某人作為參賽者時，常用此詞。 EN: So, the next contestant, Sarah, really impressed the judges with her original song. 翻譯: 所以，下一位參賽者莎拉，她原創的歌曲真的讓評審印象深刻。
EN:I heard one contestant say he practiced for six months straight.
翻譯:我聽到一位參賽者說他連續練習了六個月。
語氣強調
為了強調競爭的眾多參與者中的「某一位」，會加重語氣或稍作停頓。 EN: Out of hundreds, there was this one contestant who stood out immediately. 翻譯: 在數百人中，有這麼一位參賽者，立刻就脫穎而出。
EN:But let's be clear: every single contestant here has already won just by making it this far.
翻譯:但我們要說清楚：這裡的每一位參賽者，能走到這一步就已經是贏家了。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或列舉時，用作自然的停頓點，常與「像是」、「比如說」連用。 EN: The show needs diverse talent, you know, contestants like singers, dancers, magicians... 翻譯: 這個節目需要多元的才藝，你知道的，參賽者像是歌手、舞者、魔術師等等。
EN:We'll interview the finalists—contestant A, contestant B, and then the wild card pick.
翻譯:我們會採訪決賽選手——參賽者A、參賽者B，然後是外卡選手。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式報告中，若指研究或競賽的參與者，通常會選用更中性的詞彙，如「參與者 (participant)」或「應試者 (examinee)」，以符合客觀語調。口語中直接使用的 "contestant" 在中文對應的「參賽者」則較為通用且直接。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Contestant"?What fixed phrases with "Contestant" should I remember?
contestant in
contestant in [competition/show]
某比賽或節目中的參賽者
fellow contestant
fellow contestant
同場競賽的參賽者
winning contestant
winning contestant
獲勝的參賽者
eliminated contestant
eliminated contestant
被淘汰的參賽者
top contestant
top contestant
頂尖/領先的參賽者
select/choose a contestant
select/choose a contestant
挑選/選擇參賽者
number of contestants
number of contestants
參賽者人數
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Contestant"?Which "Contestant" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×There are twenty contestants in the competition.
✓There are twenty contestants in the competition.
The word 'contestant' is often misspelled by learners, confusing the 'a' and 'e' in the middle syllable. Remember it is 'con-test-ant'.
×He is a contestant of the singing show.
✓He is a contestant on/in the singing show.
The correct prepositions to use with 'contestant' are 'on', 'in', or 'for' a show/competition. 'Of' is not typically used in this context.
×The contestant are waiting for the results.
✓The contestants are waiting for the results.
'Contestant' is a countable noun. When referring to more than one, you must use the plural form 'contestants'.
×She is a contestant who join the marathon.
✓She is a contestant who joined/is joining the marathon.
The relative clause describing the contestant must have correct verb tense and agreement. Use past tense for a completed action or present continuous for a current action.
×They selected ten contestant for the final round.
✓They selected ten contestants for the final round.
When a number precedes the noun, the noun must still be in its plural form (e.g., ten contestants, three applicants).
詞形變化
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