candidature
/ˈkændɪdətʃə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkændɪdətʃər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkan-də-də-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce candidature (audio) ˈka-nə-, -chər/ (ame, mw)
candidature — noun
1. the state of officially standing as a candidate for an election, leadership post
the state of officially standing as a candidate for an election, leadership post, or other role to be filled by choice
Jude announced his candidature for student union president on Monday.
announce + candidature for + role
Party members quickly backed Lara's candidature for mayor after the debate.
The committee confirmed Selim's candidature for party leader last night.
Sade withdrew her candidature before the local council vote.
- candidacy
the usual American English equivalent
- nomination
focuses on being officially put forward, often before the final contest
- withdrawal
the act of stopping your attempt to be chosen
文法句型
candidature for + role
announce a candidature
back a candidature
withdraw a candidature
用法筆記
More common in British English than in American English, where candidacy is usually preferred. It often appears after verbs such as announce, back, confirm, and withdraw, especially with for naming the office.