Shortlisted

SHORT-list-id /ˈʃɔːtlɪstɪd/

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What it really means

Chosen from all the applicants to go through to the next stage, usually an interview. If you are shortlisted you will get an email or call; many UK employers only contact shortlisted candidates, so silence often means no.

Chinese explanation

进入候选名单（shortlisted）：从全部申请者中被选中进入下一轮，通常是面试。入围会收到邮件或电话；很多英国雇主只联系入围者，所以没消息往往就是没戏了。

Example conversation

A: Any news on the council job? B: Yes — I've been shortlisted! The interview is next Thursday.

A：市政府那份工作有消息了吗？ B：有——我入围了！面试在下周四。

What you could say back

“Congratulations — good luck with the interview!”

Related phrases

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Official sources

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