
好词典

源自拉丁语 'competere',由 'com-'(一起)和 'petere'(寻求、努力)组成,原意为“共同追求”。
❶ 参加比赛或竞争,努力争取胜过他人或团队。常用于体育、商业等需要比拼的场合。
“Athletes from all over the world compete in the Olympics.”
(来自世界各地的运动员在奥运会上竞技。)
“Our company competes with several larger firms in the market.”
(我们公司在市场上与几家更大的公司竞争。)
compete against — 与某人或某团队对抗或竞争,强调直接的对立关系。
“He will compete against the reigning champion in the final match.”
(他将在决赛中与卫冕冠军对抗。)
compete for — 为争夺某物(如奖项、资源等)而参与竞争。
“Many students compete for scholarships every year.”
(每年都有许多学生竞争奖学金。)