在英语学习中,掌握一个核心词汇的多种词性及其派生形式,有助于提升词汇量和语言表达能力。本文将围绕单词 competition,系统介绍其相关的词性转换及常见用法。
词义:竞争;比赛;竞赛
例句:
The competition for jobs is very fierce.
She won first prize in the singing competition.
词义:竞争;参加比赛
例句:
Athletes from over 100 countries will compete in the Olympics.
Small businesses often struggle to compete with large corporations.
例句:
This is a highly competitive market.
She is a competent manager who handles crises well.
词义:以竞争的方式;有竞争力地
例句:
Our prices are set competitively to attract more customers.
例句:
Apple and Samsung are major competitors in the smartphone industry.
Innovation is key to maintaining global competitiveness.
“Competition” 源自拉丁语 competere,意为“共同寻求”或“一起努力”。其词根 pet/peat 表示“寻求、追求”,也出现在如 petition(请愿)、appetite(食欲)等词中。