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popularity contest

/ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti ˈkɒntest/

翻译: 指以谁更受欢迎或更讨人喜欢来决定结果的竞争或评选,而不是依据能力、功绩或客观标准。

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/ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti ˈkɒntest/B2informal
  • zh指以谁更受欢迎或更讨人喜欢来决定结果的竞争或评选,而不是依据能力、功绩或客观标准。

A situation where decisions are made based on who is most liked or popular rather than on merit, skill, or objective criteria.

  1. Social competitionB2informal

    A situation where people compete for approval, admiration, or votes based on likability rather than merit or skill.

    zh人气竞赛

    • The school election turned into a popularity contest instead of a serious debate.
    • In some workplaces, promotions can feel like a popularity contest.
    • She refused to participate in the popularity contest and focused on her work.