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源自拉丁语 'competere',由 com-(共同) + petere(寻求)组成,原意为"共同追求"。
❶ 指参与比赛或竞争,努力争取胜利或达到某个目标。通常用于体育、商业或其他竞赛场合。
“She competed in the Olympic Games last year.”
(她去年参加了奥运会比赛。)
“Five teams competed for the championship title.”
(五支队伍角逐冠军头衔。)
compete against — 与某人或某团体直接对抗或比赛,强调对手关系。
“Our school team will compete against their rivals tomorrow.”
(我们校队明天将与对手学校比赛。)
compete for — 为争夺某物(如奖项、机会等)而参与竞争。
“Artists competed for the prestigious award.”
(艺术家们角逐这一 prestigious 奖项。)