competitiveness
/kəmˈpetɪtɪvnəs/ · /kəmˈpetətɪvnəs/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6898 in the learning path
竞争力
Definitions
n. The ability to succeed against others in a market or activity.
竞争力
n. A strong desire to win or outperform others.
好胜心
Example
Fresh ingredients help our bakery maintain its competitiveness locally.
新鲜食材帮助我们这家面包店保持本地竞争力。
Investment in workforce training can improve national competitiveness by increasing productivity and encouraging innovation across industries.
投资员工培训可以提高生产率并促进各行业创新，从而增强国家竞争力。
Collocations
- international competitiveness
- enhance competitiveness
- price competitiveness
- economic competitiveness
Word family
- compete (v.)
- competitive (adj.)
- competition (n.)
- competitor (n.)
Usage tip
不可数；既可指市场竞争力，也可指个人好胜心。
FAQ
- What does competitiveness mean?
- The ability to succeed against others in a market or activity. A strong desire to win or outperform others.
- How is competitiveness pronounced?
- UK /kəmˈpetɪtɪvnəs/, US /kəmˈpetətɪvnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
