
challenger
词源
源自中古英语 'chalengour',来自古法语 'chalongeor',最终源于拉丁语 'calumniari'(指控,挑战)。
noun
❶ 挑战者,指在比赛、竞争或对抗中试图取代当前领先者或冠军的人或团队。
“The young boxer is a strong challenger for the championship title.”
(这位年轻拳击手是冠军头衔的有力挑战者。)
“She emerged as the main challenger in the presidential election.”
(她成为总统选举中的主要挑战者。)
❶ 提出质疑或反对的人,对现有观点、权威或现状提出挑战的人。
“He was known as a challenger of traditional teaching methods.”
(他以挑战传统教学方法而闻名。)
“The scientist acted as a challenger to the established theory.”
(这位科学家对既定理论提出了挑战。)
常见短语
challenger bank — 指新兴的、通常数字化的银行,挑战传统银行的地位和商业模式。
“Many customers are switching to challenger banks for better digital services.”
(许多客户转向挑战者银行以获得更好的数字服务。)
top challenger — 指在竞争中排名靠前、最有希望获胜的挑战者。
“After winning three matches, she became the top challenger for the title.”
(赢得三场比赛后,她成为冠军头衔的头号挑战者。)