competition
n
1 [C] event in which people compete; contest 比赛; 竞赛
boxing, chess, beauty competitions 拳击、 棋类、 选美竞赛
He came first in the poetry competition. 他获诗歌比赛第一名. =>Usage at sport 用法见sport.
2 [U] ~ (between/with sb) (for sth) competing; activity in which people compete 竞争; 角逐
Competition between bidders for this valuable painting has been keen. 拍卖时各出价人对这幅名画竞争很激烈.
We´re in competition with (ie competing against) several other companies for the contract. 我们与另几家公司角逐争取这项合同.
3 the competition [sing or pl v]
those competing against sb 竞争者; 对手
She had a chance to see the competition (ie the other people who were trying to get the same job as she was) before the interview. 她在面试之前有机会见到了对手(与她竞争同一职位者).