Definitions
n. Someone competing with another for the same goal or advantage.
竞争对手
v. Be as good or impressive as someone or something.
与…匹敌；比得上
adj. Competing for the same goal or advantage.
竞争的；对立的
Example
She shook hands with her rival before the race.
比赛前，她与竞争对手握了手。
Smaller companies can rival larger firms by offering personalised services and responding quickly to customer needs.
小公司可以通过提供个性化服务并迅速回应客户需求，与大企业相匹敌。
Collocations
- a major rival
- a rival company
- rival teams
- rival someone in quality
Word family
- rivalry (n.)
- unrivalled (adj.)
Synonyms
- competitor
Antonyms
- ally
Usage tip
rival作动词直接接宾语，无需加with。
FAQ
- What does rival mean?
- Someone competing with another for the same goal or advantage. Be as good or impressive as someone or something. Competing for the same goal or advantage.
- How is rival pronounced?
- UK /ˈraɪvəl/, US /ˈraɪvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
