can·di·date/`kændəˏdet; ˈkændɪdɪt/ n [C] 1 someone who tries to get elected to a political position or who tries to get a particular job 候选人: Which candidate are you voting for? 你投票给哪位候选人? + for Sara seems to be a likely candidate for the job. 莎拉似乎是这份工作的适当人选。 2BrE someone who takes an examination 【英】 投考者,应考人