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compete

UK //kəmˈpiːt//US //kəmˈpiːt//

词源

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”。

verb

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。)

同义词:vie, contend, rival

常见短语

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。)