candidate

候補者

仕事に採用されたり、役職に選ばれたりしようとしている人。

やさしい英語で： Someone trying to be chosen for a job or elected to a position.

• We interviewed three candidates.
• The candidate promised to improve local schools.
• Which candidate will you vote for?

使い方： candidate for something (She is a candidate for mayor.)

類義語： applicant, contender

よく使う表現： presidential candidate, job candidate, candidate for something

候補、適任者

ある目的に合っている、または選ばれそうな人や物。

やさしい英語で： Someone or something suitable for, or likely to be chosen for, a particular purpose.

• She is an ideal candidate for the award.
• The old bridge is a candidate for replacement.
• Is he a suitable candidate for surgery?

使い方： candidate for something (This building is a good candidate for restoration.)

類義語： possibility, prospect

よく使う表現： ideal candidate, likely candidate, candidate for surgery

受験者

試験を受ける人。

やさしい英語で： Someone taking an examination.

• Candidates must bring a pen.
• Each candidate received a different question paper.
• Successful candidates will get their certificates next month.

類義語： examinee

よく使う表現： exam candidate, successful candidate, candidate number