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| /kəmˈpetətɪv/ |
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| 1 | a competitive activity is one in which companies or teams are competing against each other 竞争的；比赛的 |
| He quit playing competitive football at the age of 24. 他24岁就不再参加足球赛了。 |
| a competitive edge/advantage The weakness of the pound should give manufacturers a competitive edge. 英镑疲软应该能给制造商带来竞争优势。 |
| highly/fiercely competitive Many firms are struggling to survive in a highly competitive marketplace. 许多公司都为了能在竞争激烈的市场中生存而挣扎。 |
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| 2 | competitive prices are cheaper than many others （价格）有竞争力的 |
| We offer a wide range of goods at very competitive prices. 我们提供多种产品，价格很有竞争力。 |
| | 2a | offering goods or services at cheaper prices than other companies 以优惠价格提供的 | | Many airlines now offer substantial discounts in an effort to remain competitive. 许多航空公司为了保持竞争力而提供相当大的折扣。 | |
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| 3 | always trying to be more successful than other people 有竞争意识的；好竞争的 |
| highly/fiercely competitive She has a reputation for being a fiercely competitive player. 作为运动员，她以“竞争意识极强”而著称。 |
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| competitively adv |
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| competitiveness noun U |
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