n.[C]

1. 爭奪，競爭
   A bitter contest developed between the two men for that position.

   那兩個人為得到這一職位展開了激烈的競爭。

2. 競賽，比賽
   He took part in the composition contest and won a prize.

   他參加作文比賽並得了獎。

3. 爭論，爭辯

vt.

1. 爭奪；與……競賽
   Three candidates are contesting the presidency.

   三個候選人在爭奪總統的位子。

2. 對……提出質疑
   The plaintiff contested the will.

   原告對遺囑的有效性提出異議。

vi.

1. 競爭，角逐；爭辯[（+with/against）]

n.

v.

1. compete to attain (a position of power).
   ▸take part in (a competition or election).
2. challenge or dispute.

[名]

1. 選拔賽；競賽。
   미인 콘테스트.

   選美（比賽）。