to put someone or something on a list of people who have been judged the most suitable for a job or prize, made from a longer list of people originally considered

His latest novel has been shortlisted for the National Book Award. 他的最新小说被提名为国家图书奖候选作品。

She was one of five attorneys short-listed for the two vacancies. 她是入围这两个空缺职位的五名律师之一。