什么是 “Competition”?
“Competition” 是一个在英语中高频使用的词汇,它既可以作名词,也有相关的动词形式(如 compete)。 理解其不同词性下的含义和用法,有助于提升你的英语表达能力。
1. “Competition” 作为名词
词义:
- 竞争;竞赛(指人与人、公司、国家等之间的较量)
- 比赛;赛事(如体育、学术等正式活动)
- 竞争对手(常用于复数:competitions)
✅ The company faces strong competition from new startups.
✅ She won first prize in the piano competition.
✅ There are many competitions in the market for this product.
2. 相关动词:“Compete”
“Competition” 本身是名词,其对应的动词是 compete(竞争;参加比赛)。
常见搭配:
- compete with/against someone(与某人竞争)
- compete for something(为某物而竞争)
- compete in a competition(参加比赛)
✅ Athletes from over 100 countries compete in the Olympics.
✅ Small businesses must compete against large corporations.
✅ They are competing for the top position in the league.
3. 常见派生词
- Competitor(n.)— 竞争者,参赛者
- Competitive(adj.)— 有竞争力的;好竞争的
- Competitively(adv.)— 有竞争力地
✅ Our main competitor just launched a new product.
✅ She is a highly competitive student.
4. 小测验(JavaScript 互动)
请选择正确的词填空:
“Many companies ______ in the global market.”