n.[C]

1. 争夺，竞争
   A bitter contest developed between the two men for that position.

   那两个人为得到这一职位展开了激烈的竞争。

2. 竞赛，比赛
   He took part in the composition contest and won a prize.

   他参加作文比赛并得了奖。

3. 争论，争辩

vt.

1. 争夺；与……竞赛
   Three candidates are contesting the presidency.

   三个候选人在争夺总统的位子。

2. 对……提出质疑
   The plaintiff contested the will.

   原告对遗嘱的有效性提出异议。

vi.

1. 竞争，角逐；争辩[（+with/against）]

n.

v.

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