rival

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Definitions

n.

A person or group competing with another for the same goal or superiority.

对手；竞争者

v.

To compete with; to be equal to or match in quality.

与……竞争；与……匹敌

adj.

Standing in competition; having the same claims or goals as another.

竞争的；对立的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

rivalstem

=rival

Common Collocations

1.fierce rival强劲对手
2.chief rival主要竞争对手
3.bitter rival死对头；宿敌
4.rival team对手队伍

Example Sentences

1.
The two companies have been fierce rivals in the smartphone market for years.
2.
She trained harder than ever to outperform her closest rival.
3.
The young chef's talent rivals that of the most seasoned professionals.

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