competitor
/kəmˈpetɪtə/ · /kəmˈpetɪtər/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2287 in the learning path
竞争对手
Definitions
n. A person or organisation trying to succeed against others.
竞争对手
n. Someone taking part in a competition.
参赛者；选手
Example
The new bakery is our biggest competitor for local customers.
那家新面包店是我们争取本地顾客时最大的竞争对手。
A business must understand its competitors before developing strategies to attract customers in an increasingly crowded market.
企业必须了解竞争对手，才能制定策略，在日益拥挤的市场中吸引顾客。
Collocations
- a major competitor
- a direct competitor
- a strong competitor
Word family
- compete (v.)
- competition (n.)
- competitive (adj.)
- competitively (adv.)
Synonyms
- rival
- contender
Usage tip
competitor指竞争者；competition指竞争或比赛。
FAQ
- What does competitor mean?
- A person or organisation trying to succeed against others. Someone taking part in a competition.
- How is competitor pronounced?
- UK /kəmˈpetɪtə/, US /kəmˈpetɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
