- applicant (for something)
a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies for it), especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc. 申请人(尤指求职、进高等学校等) There were over 500 applicants for the job. 有 500 多人申请这份工作。 Successful applicants will receive notification within the week. 成功的申请者将在一周内收到通知。
Extra ExamplesTopics Educationb2Eight applicants were shortlisted. 经筛选后名单上有 8 位申请人。 Grant payments will be made to suitable applicants. 合适的申请人将获发资助。 The advertisement attracted a number of applicants. 广告吸引来许多申请者。 The company will seek applicants nationwide. 公司将在全国范围内征招申请者。 Unsuccessful applicants may appeal against the decision. 申请失败的人如不服本决定可以上诉。 The factory was accused of turning away job applicants who belong to a union. 那家工厂被指控拒绝录用隶属工会的求职者。 What can be done about the falling number of applicants to medical schools? 申请进医学院的人数下降,应该怎么办?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- potential
- prospective
- eligible
- …
- seek
- attract
- shortlist
- …
- apply
- applicant for
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from application + -ant.