con·test²/kən`tɛst; kənˈtest/ v [T] 1 to try to change an official decision because you disagree with it 对…提出质疑; 抗辩: We intend to contest the judge's decision. 我们打算抗辩法官的裁决。 2 to try to win something, especially an election 争夺，角逐〔尤指竞选〕: The 1984 elections were contested by a large number of parties. 许多党派角逐 1984 年的大选。