
rivals
词源
源自拉丁语 'rivalis',最初指共用同一条河流的人,后引申为竞争者。
noun
❶ 指在竞争或比赛中相互对抗的个人、团队或组织,通常实力相当,争夺相同的目标或资源。
“The two companies have been fierce rivals in the smartphone market for years.”
(这两家公司多年来在智能手机市场上一直是激烈的竞争对手。)
“In the final match, she defeated her long-time rival with a stunning performance.”
(在决赛中,她以出色的表现击败了多年的对手。)
verb
❶ 指在能力、成就或品质等方面与某人或某事物相匹敌或竞争,通常用于否定句或疑问句。
“No other restaurant in town rivals this one for authentic Italian cuisine.”
(镇上没有其他餐厅能在正宗意大利菜方面与这家相媲美。)
“Her dedication to work rivals that of anyone in the company.”
(她对工作的投入程度可以与公司里的任何人相匹敌。)
常见短语
arch rivals — 指长期存在的、特别激烈的竞争对手,通常用于体育或商业领域。
“The two soccer teams are arch rivals, and their matches are always intense.”
(这两支足球队是劲敌,他们的比赛总是很激烈。)
bitter rivals — 形容彼此之间存在强烈敌意或长期激烈竞争的对手关系。
“The two politicians became bitter rivals after the controversial election.”
(在有争议的选举后,这两位政客成了死对头。)