(in the US) a person who is chosen by the candidate in an election, especially that for president, to support them and to have the next highest political position if they win（美国）竞选伙伴，（尤指）副总统候选人
The presidential nominee was advised to choose a woman as a running mate.有人建议总统候选人找一位女性竞选伙伴。🔊🔊