competitive /kəmˈpɛtətɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of COMPETITIVE
[more competitive; most competitive]
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: of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others : relating to or involving competition竞争的；竞赛的 -
competitive sports竞技体育
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It is a very competitive job market. [=a situation in which a lot of people are trying to get jobs]就业市场竞争激烈。
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The new technology gave them a competitive advantage/edge. [=a better chance than others of winning or succeeding]新技术使他们占据了竞争优势。
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: having a strong desire to win or be the best at something好胜的 3
: as good as or better than others of the same kind : able to compete successfully with others有实力的；有竞争力的 -
We offer great service at competitive rates. [=rates that are close to those of other companies]我们以具有竞争力的价格提供优质服务。
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You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market.在如今的就业市场上，有学历才有竞争力。
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a competitive team [=a team with a good chance to win]有实力的球队
— competitiveness
noun [noncount]