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rival

/ˈɹaɪvəl/

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noun

对手，竞争者。

A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.

Examples :

"Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race."

克里斯是四百米赛跑中我最大的竞争对手。

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noun

对手，竞争者

Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.

Examples :

"As a social historian, he has no rival."

作为一名社会历史学家，他无人能及。

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noun

竞争者，对手

One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.

Examples :

"My brother and I are rivals in the family; we both have equal rights to the inheritance. "

我和我哥哥在家里是平起平坐的，我们都有继承遗产的平等权利。

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verb

竞争，对抗。

To oppose or compete with.

Examples :

"to rival somebody in love"

与某人争夺爱情

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verb

匹敌，与...媲美，胜过。

To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.

Examples :

"The young athlete rivaled the experienced champion in the marathon, ultimately finishing only a few seconds behind. "

那位年轻的运动员在马拉松比赛中与经验丰富的冠军匹敌，最终只落后了几秒钟。

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verb

与…匹敌，竞争，媲美

To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.

Examples :

"The young artist is rivaling renowned masters of painting by diligently practicing their techniques. "

这位年轻的艺术家通过勤奋练习绘画大师的技法，力求与他们媲美。

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adjective

竞争的，对抗的

Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.

Examples :

"rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions"

竞争的情侣；相互冲突的主张或借口

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