competitiveness
UK/kəm'petətɪvnɪs/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
The ability to compete successfully; an eagerness to win
竞争力；好胜的性格
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcompetitivetogether, with
+
-nessseek, aim, strive
=competitiveness
competitive + -ness = the quality of being competitive.
Common Collocations
- 1.international competitiveness国际竞争力
- 2.economic competitiveness经济竞争力
- 3.improve competitiveness提升竞争力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The reforms aim to improve the country's economic competitiveness.