contest

n.

1、比赛、竞赛

a talent contest 新秀大赛

a singsing contest 歌咏比赛

2、争夺、竞争

a contest for the leadership of the party 争夺政党的领导权

be no contest 完全不是对手，毫无竞争可言

v.

1、争取赢得(比赛)

Three candidates contested the leadership.

有三位候选人角逐领导权。

2、争辩、提出异议

The divorce was not contested.

这桩离婚案没人提出异议。