compete
/kəmˈpiːt/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2504 in the learning path
竞争；争夺
Definitions
v. Try to win or succeed against others.
竞争；争夺
v. Take part in a sporting event or other contest.
参加比赛
Example
Several bakeries compete for customers on our street.
我们街上的几家面包店都在争取顾客。
Small businesses often struggle to compete with larger companies that can offer lower prices.
小企业往往难以与能够提供更低价格的大公司竞争。
Collocations
- compete with
- compete for
- compete in a tournament
Word family
- competition (n.)
- competitor (n.)
- competitive (adj.)
- competitively (adv.)
Usage tip
compete with/against对手；for奖项；in赛事。
FAQ
- What does compete mean?
- Try to win or succeed against others. Take part in a sporting event or other contest.
- How is compete pronounced?
- UK /kəmˈpiːt/, US /kəmˈpiːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
