rivalry
/ˈraɪvəlri/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6523 in the learning path
竞争；对抗
Definitions
n. Competition between people or groups seeking the same success.
竞争；对抗
Example
There is friendly rivalry between our two football teams.
我们两支足球队之间存在友好的竞争。
Commercial rivalry can encourage innovation, although excessive competition may discourage companies from sharing valuable research findings.
商业竞争可以促进创新，但过度竞争可能使企业不愿分享有价值的研究成果。
Collocations
- intense rivalry
- sibling rivalry
- rivalry between teams
Word family
- rival (n.)
- rival (v.)
Synonyms
- competition
Antonyms
- cooperation
Usage tip
强调持续的竞争关系，双方之间常用between。
FAQ
- What does rivalry mean?
- Competition between people or groups seeking the same success.
- How is rivalry pronounced?
- UK /ˈraɪvəlri/, US /ˈraɪvəlri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
