来自词根cand, 照明，白色，词源同candle,蜡烛。因古罗马时期谋求官职者着白衣进行政治演说或游说而得名。

1. The Democratic candidate is still leading in the polls.

民主党候选人的得票数依然领先。

2. The Socialists united behind their probable presidential candidate, Michel Rocard.

社会党人团结在他们很有希望当选的总统候选人米歇尔·罗卡尔周围。

3. The candidate stands accused of breaking promises even before he's in office.

该候选人还未上任就遭指责违背诺言。

4. Prime candidate to take over his job is Margaret Ramsay.

接替他工作的首要人选是玛格丽特·拉姆齐。

5. The Democrat candidate is the favorite to win election.

民主党候选人最有希望赢得选举。