🇬🇧🇨🇳 applicant - 申请人 : English Lesson

Meaning of "applicant" ("申请人"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An applicant is someone who fills out a form or asks to be chosen for something, like a job, a school, or a competition. Applicants usually have to prove they are the best choice, which can involve writing, answering questions, or just looking really enthusiastic.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My little brother, the top applicant for “Loudest Human Alive,” won the title without even trying.

The cat was the most overqualified applicant for “Master of Naps,” with a lifetime of experience.

As an applicant for “Chief Snack Eater,” I listed my experience: 12 years of extreme munching.

As an applicant for “Oldest Sibling,” I won by default—but where’s my prize?

I applied to be the official cookie sampler, but apparently, my little sister was a better applicant.

An applicant holds a small folder. Each applicant waits in line. One applicant smiles and helps a shy applicant pick up dropped papers. The kind applicant shares a coffee while they talk about the job. At the door, an applicant takes a deep breath, enters, and leaves with a warm nod.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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