competitive
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4812 in the learning path
竞争激烈的；竞争性的
Definitions
adj. Involving people or organisations trying to outperform each other.
竞争激烈的；竞争性的
adj. Strongly wanting to win or be better than others.
好胜的
adj. As good as or better than what others offer.
有竞争力的
Example
Our weekend football league has become surprisingly competitive.
我们的周末足球联赛变得格外激烈，真让人意外。
In a competitive job market, graduates need practical experience as well as strong academic qualifications.
在竞争激烈的就业市场中，毕业生既需要实践经验，也需要过硬的学历资质。
Collocations
- a competitive market
- competitive prices
- a competitive advantage
- highly competitive
Word family
- compete (v.)
- competition (n.)
- competitor (n.)
- competitiveness (n.)
Antonyms
- uncompetitive
Usage tip
形容人常指好胜；形容价格指有竞争力。
FAQ
- What does competitive mean?
- Involving people or organisations trying to outperform each other. Strongly wanting to win or be better than others. As good as or better than what others offer.
- How is competitive pronounced?
- UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/, US /kəmˈpetətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
