rival

• 指与另一人或团体为同一目标或在同一领域进行竞争的人、群体或组织。

A noun referring to a person, group, or entity that competes with another for the same objective or in the same field.

1. CompetitorB1formal

   A person or entity that competes with another for the same objective or in the same field.

   竞争对手

   • The two companies are fierce rivals in the tech industry.
   • He defeated his rival in the final match.
   • She sees her colleague as a rival for the promotion.

   同义词adversaryantagonistchallengercompetitorcontenderemulatoropponent

2. Equal or matchB2formal

   A person or thing that is comparable to another in quality or achievement.

   匹敌者

   • This new smartphone has no rival in terms of battery life.
   • Her talent is without rival in the music world.
   • The ancient city had no rival in architectural beauty.

   同义词coequalcompeercounterpartequalequivalentmatchpeer

• 动词，表示与某人或某物竞争、比得上或达到同等水平，尤指在质量、能力或成就方面。

A verb used to indicate the act of competing with or being equal to someone or something in quality, ability, or achievement.

1. Compete withB2formal

   To be in competition with someone or something, especially for the same goal or position.

   与…竞争

   • The two companies rival each other for market dominance.
   • She rivals her brother in academic achievements.
   • Several teams are rivaling for the championship title.

   同义词challengeequalmatch

2. Match or equalB2formal

   To be as good, impressive, or successful as someone or something else.

   媲美

   • His performance rivals that of professional athletes.
   • The new restaurant rivals the best in the city.
   • Her dedication rivals anyone else in the department.

   同义词approachemulateequalmatchparalleltouch