compete /kəmˈpi:t/ vt.& vi. 竞赛，竞争：Shall we compete in the swimming race? 咱们参加游泳竞赛怎么样? These circumstances have enabled us to compete successfully in the open markets of the world. 这些条件使我们能在世界自由市场上竞争获胜。compete against/with…和…竞争，竞赛：compete against/with other countries in trade 与别的国家在贸易上竞争；compete with/against a rival for a prize 为获得奖品与对手竞争 compete for…比赛夺取…：compete for leadership (championship, the post) 竞争领导权(冠军称号，职位)