n.[C]

1. 候選人；候補者[（+for）]
   They were in favor of the Democratic candidate for President.

   他們支持民主黨總統候選人。

2. 應試者，攻讀學位者[（+for）]
3. 求職應徵者[（+for）]
   Milo was the strongest candidate for the job.

   米洛在求職應徵者中具備最好的條件。

n.

1. a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
2. Brit. a person taking an examination.
3. a person or thing suitable for or likely to receive a particular fate, treatment, or position.