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• ① 竞争;比赛
  • They competed with [against] each other for the prize.他们为奖品而互相竞争。
  • She has competed in two Olympics.她参加过两届奥运的比赛。
  • Several companies are competing to gain the contract.几家公司正在争取那项合同。

• ②[通常用于否定句]匹敌,相比
  • His poetry can not compete in expressive power with hers.他的诗在表现力方面比不上她的。