contested
/ˈkɑːn.test/
名词
比赛；竞赛
a dance/sports contest
舞蹈／体育比赛
（为赢得选举或权力而进行的）争取，争夺
The contest for the leadership of the party was very bitter.
该党领袖职务的竞选争夺非常激烈。
/kənˈtest/
动词
质疑；辩驳；驳斥
We will certainly contest any claims made against the safety of our products.
我们肯定会驳斥任何批评我们产品安全性的说法。
竞争；争夺；角逐
The medal is being keenly contested by eight gymnasts.
八名体操运动员在激烈争夺这枚奖牌。
争取，争夺（选举胜利或权力）
She could win, since only two people are contesting the seat and the other candidate is very unpopular.
她大有希望获胜，因为只有两个人争夺这个位置，而另一个候选人很不得人心。