competitive
adjective uk/kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/ us/kəmˈpet̬.ə.t̬ɪv/
B2 竞争的；竞赛的
involving competition
competitive sports 竞技体育
a highly competitive industry 竞争激烈的产业
Acting is very competitive - you've got to really push yourself if you want to succeed. 演艺界竞争非常激烈——要想成功就得拼命努力。
B2 好竞争的；好胜的
wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people
You're very competitive - it's meant to be a friendly match! 你太争强好胜了——这本来是场友谊赛！
I could never play team sports - I lack the competitive spirit (= a strong wish to beat others). 我可能永远都不适合参加集体运动项目——我缺乏竞争意识。
B2 （价格、服务等）具有竞争力的
Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.
- More examples
- We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive.
- We live in a toughly competitive world.
- The two sisters have always been competitive, but they're also very supportive of each other.
- She's fiercely competitive and gets very upset if she loses at anything.
- Any new company is seen as an invader in an already competitive market.