competition
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #887 in the learning path
竞争
Definitions
n. The effort to succeed against others seeking the same goal.
竞争
n. An organised event in which people try to win.
比赛；竞赛
Example
Our school is holding a painting competition next Friday.
我们学校下周五要举办绘画比赛。
Competition between businesses can lower prices, but effective regulation is needed to protect consumers from unfair practices.
企业间的竞争可以降低价格，但仍需有效监管来保护消费者免受不公平商业行为的侵害。
Collocations
- fierce competition
- competition for jobs
- enter a competition
- win a competition
Word family
- compete (v.)
- competitive (adj.)
- competitor (n.)
- competitiveness (n.)
Synonyms
- rivalry
- contest
Antonyms
- cooperation
Usage tip
表示竞争通常不可数；表示一场比赛时可数。
FAQ
- What does competition mean?
- The effort to succeed against others seeking the same goal. An organised event in which people try to win.
- How is competition pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
