compete

1. V-RECIP When one firm or country competes with another, it tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to those of the other firm or country. You can also say that two firms or countries compete. (与…) 竞争

The banks have long competed with American Express's charge cards and various shop cards. 这些银行长期以来一直与美国运通公司的记账卡和各种商店卡竞争。

Hardware shops are competing fiercely for business. 各五金店正在为抢生意而激烈竞争。

2. V-RECIP If you compete with someone for something, you try to get it for yourself and stop the other person from getting it. You can also say that two people compete for something. 争夺

Kangaroos compete with sheep and cattle for sparse supplies of food and water. 袋鼠与绵羊和牛争夺为数不多的食物和水的供应。

Young men compete with each other for membership in these societies and fraternities. 年轻人为获取这些社团和兄弟会的会员身份而相互争夺。

3. V-I If you compete in a contest or a game, you take part in it. 参加 (竞赛或比赛)

He will be competing in the 100-metre race. 他将参加100米比赛。