第1个回答 2007-08-18
compete
v.
1. 竞争,对抗
vi.
1. 竞争(with, in)
We can compete with the best teams.
我们能与最好的队竞争。
My handwriting cannot compete with his.
我的书法不及他。
These paintings can't compete in expressive power with those ones.
这些水彩画在表达能力方面比不上那些。
2. 比赛(in)
3. 对抗(against, with)
The young tennis player has often competed against famous players, but so far he has always been beaten.
那位年轻的网球运动员常与著名球员对抗比赛, 可是到目前为止, 他总是输的。
compete with [against] sb. for sth.
与某人竞争而获得某物
compete in a race
参加赛跑
compete with other countries for world market
与其它国家竞争国际市场
compete for sth 为了什么而奋斗、努力