| 单词 | rival |
| 释义 | rival (raɪvəl ) Word forms: rivals , rivalling , rivalled regional note: in AM, use rivaling, rivaled 1. countable noun Your rival is a person, business, or organization who you are competing or fighting against in the same area or for the same things. The world champion finished more than two seconds ahead of his nearest rival. He eliminated his rivals in a brutal struggle for power. The police believe the fight was due to a dispute between rival teenage gangs. Synonyms: opponent, competitor, contender, challenger 2. countable noun If you say that someone or something has no rivals or is without rival, you mean that it is the best of its type. As a time-honoured team contest, the Test match has no rival. He is a pastry chef without rival. Synonyms: equal, match, fellow [old-fashioned], equivalent 3. verb If you say that one thing rivals another, you mean that they are both of the same standard or quality. London cannot rival the lifestyle and weather of Barcelona or Madrid. [VERB noun] Many essential oils have antimicrobial properties to rival those of conventional antibiotics. [VERB noun] Synonyms: compete with, match, equal, oppose Collocations: acquire a rival So, for a lot of businesses, acquiring rivals will make sense. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A Yorkshire car dealer has reported record annual sales after acquiring a rival. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The big gaming companies are looking to acquire rivals that have a strong European or Asian presence. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The light-heavyweight champion beat his bitter rival on points last October. The Sun (2012) The manager spent four years in charge of the team and relished beating his old rivals. The Sun (2006) They produced a stunning two-goal performance to beat bitter rivals Brighton in last week's play-off semi-finals. The Sun (2013) The bad news is that it faces rising competition from cheaper rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The UK's biggest supplier of gas and electricity admitted consumers had fled to cheaper rivals as it issued a profit warning. The Sun (2014) This product charges 1 per cent a year, four times more than its cheapest rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Barcelona were four points ahead of Real, their city rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The Istanbul club is one of Turkey's ' big three', along with its city rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Atletico Madrid are second, one point ahead of their city rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Pretty much everyone acknowledges this, even their closest rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Results against your closest rivals are always important, but it was the way they played in that 3-1 win that was a huge statement. Times,Sunday Times (2020) Their destinations were Paris and, before the first world war, its close rival, Berlin. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I cannot think of another sport where the most deadly rivals can, at the same time, be best friends. The Sun (2010) That did not go down well at United's deadly rivals Liverpool. The Sun (2014) Deadly rivals Sky News will cheer if it happens. The Sun (2015) The retail giant's Prime Instant Video is seen as a direct rival to streaming firm Netflix. The Sun (2014) Now he's gone and set up a direct rival. The Sun (2016) So all four of the contenders have two games still to play against direct rivals. The Sun (2014) We face rivals who do not respect financial fair play. Times, Sunday Times (2010) But we are facing a great rival. The Sun (2012) Instead, the election has cast a growing shadow as the country now faces two political rivals who each claim to be leading the country. Mail and Guardian (2010) They lost a Carling Cup quarter-final to their fiercest rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The company is now going head-to-head with their fierce rival for the business. The Sun (2011) The two exchanges are fierce rivals in New York. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Over the past few years many rumours have circulated regarding a foreign rival that would save the airline. Times, Sunday Times But the odds are shortening that it will eventually be absorbed by a foreign rival. Times, Sunday Times It was powered by a 'small-scale heavy-duty nuclear energy unit' and had no foreign rival, he added. Times, Sunday Times Thanks to its lies and deceit, 450million citizens risk poverty and perhaps serfdom at the hands of a ruthless foreign rival. The Sun The action was seen as a defence of the home market from a foreign rival. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Croatia assured themselves of at least a play-off place in group A when they held Serbia, their great rivals, to a 1-1 draw in Belgrade. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He's definitely my greatest rival. The Sun (2020) Each one has their strengths and qualities, all of them were great rivals. The Sun (2013) These are the kind of matches that you live for, the finals of grand slams, playing the greatest rivals at their best. Times, Sunday Times Don't miss this opportunity to see two of cricket's greatest rivals battle it out for one of sport's most iconic prizes. Times, Sunday Times Once again, their brittle confidence shattered when facing their greatest rivals. Times, Sunday Times Having failed for six games to put a try past their greatest rivals, here they scored three. Times, Sunday Times Those teachers from her earliest days have been her teammates for five years and, in many ways, are now her greatest rivals. Times, Sunday Times There are rumours a jealous rival wanted to get rid of him. The Sun (2008) But his new project might bring him opposition from jealous rivals. The Sun (2009) It is thought a jealous rival tipped off officers. The Sun (2009) Smaller companies have consistently produced better returns than their larger rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The computer firm will suddenly have a large rival that competes across its whole product range. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The supermarket's two largest rivals are set to open more space. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Some commentators see his conviction as a party purge of leadership rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Leadership rivals cast around for support Times, Sunday Times (2019) Despite the efforts by Downing Street to close down the row, further details emerged of a division between the two leadership rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Liverpool were already eight points ahead of their local rivals Everton. Times, Sunday Times (2012) And they could suffer the torment of relegation at local rivals Port Vale today. The Sun (2016) There was a gentle dig at their local rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The show specialises in confrontations between love rivals and warring families. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The drama unfolds after Jane spots her love rival on the phone at work. The Sun (2008) The girls went from best mates to love rivals. (2012) The company is three times as big as its nearest rival. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She crossed the line almost two seconds ahead of her nearest rival. The Sun (2012) We all know one of the greatest feelings in football is putting one over your nearest rivals. The Sun (2011) He'd been in power long enough to be able to tell a political rival when he saw one. Christianity Today The issues themselves almost ceased to be as important as making sure your political rival didn’t get a victory. Smithsonian Mag Political rival humiliated, but at what cost? Times, Sunday Times One political rival described her as 'feared' and 'known always to get what she wants'. The Sun As a political rival, he was as tough as they came. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They went into the game needing to improve their form if they were to stay ahead of their promotion rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2009) With 10 minutes remaining and the score 0-0, news reached us that promotion rivals had taken the lead in their match. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The team might be scoring again but they still lost ground on their promotion rivals yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He's the best at the moment and doesn't have any real rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Until recently, the processors and manufacturers had no real rivals in terms of expertise within the sector. Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986) It's a fantastic line-up and there isn't a single dancer who I think isn't a real rival. The Sun (2012) Collaboration, he added, was 'falling apart' as rival agencies seriously considered potential future economic exploitation of the moon's resources - once the preserve of science fiction. Times, Sunday Times Among the tactics employed are turning couples with no plans to sell into vendors and swiping a rival agency's properties. Times, Sunday Times Well, everyone except the financiers and rival agencies. Times, Sunday Times I get on to some of the key players in rival agencies. Times, Sunday Times Rival agencies, marketing services companies and private equity investors are likely to be contacted. Times, Sunday Times One rival airline said that it was almost full, having already experienced strong ticket sales before the strike announcement. Times, Sunday Times This included failing to tell them they were eligible to use a rival airline free of charge and receive expenses for hotels, meals and transfer costs. Times, Sunday Times The plot kicked into gear when the guys found out a rival airline was siphoning oil from a nature preserve. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The disputes at its rival airlines have not yet been resolved. Times,Sunday Times Union chiefs claim the move could send thousands of angry passengers to rival airlines. The Sun That's roller-coaster stuff, more than any rival claims. Times, Sunday Times However, rival claims have been made for the early purple orchis. Times, Sunday Times At least six other countries have rival claims. Times,Sunday Times Sources at rivals claimed the deal has catches — such as only taking price data on certain days. The Sun His main opposition rivals claimed that the election had been rigged and their supporters took to the streets, clashing with police. Times, Sunday Times I've now taken out a cheaper policy with a rival company, but my original insurer refuses to refund the entire sum. Times, Sunday Times He asked which rival company had headhunted him. Times, Sunday Times Only after pushing them day after day did they manage to track down the individual, who was being paid by a rival company. Times, Sunday Times Golden handcuffs are the complex employment contracts that prevent high-flyers from de-fecting to a rival company and starting work immediately, taking their best clients with them. Times, Sunday Times A common reason for such vacancies was that applicants who were offered a job pulled out late to take a more attractive position with a rival company. Times, Sunday Times Long before the end, though, the only real contest was between the rival fans. The Sun The respect he earned has also been from rival fans. Times, Sunday Times Respectful of the opposition, open-hearted to rival fans, well-behaved and agreeable. Times, Sunday Times He almost thrives on the vitriol he attracts from rival fans and relishes every chance to silence the taunts that come his way. The Sun A small police presence at the final whistle left stewards struggling to separate rival fans. Times, Sunday Times If you want to move your account to a rival firm, your broker could charge as much as 15 a stock to switch. Times, Sunday Times Apple patched the flaws and accused the rival firm of 'stoking fear'. Times, Sunday Times Another successfully challenged £6,000 in penalties for moving his pension to a rival firm after a litany of errors by his adviser. Times,Sunday Times He's landed a job with a rival firm - which sends a shiver down the spine of his current employers. The Sun In the meantime, another banker from a rival firm has moved in to house-sit - and discovered some peculiar additional fixtures. Times, Sunday Times It quickly became clear that they were innocent - the intelligence, on a closer look, had been supplied by a rival group of car dealers. Times, Sunday Times A rival group, backing the closure, has been set up. Times, Sunday Times The authority's sites offer an alternative for a rival group. Times, Sunday Times A rival group will announce a legal challenge today. Times, Sunday Times A rival group had held the terminals for the past two years. Times, Sunday Times Hotlines were installed for the rival leaders to talk during emergencies. Times, Sunday Times You scheme to remove rival leaders. Times, Sunday Times He will revive a private member's bill aimed at forcing the next government to hold a national vote, and challenge the rival leaders to back it or block it. The Sun They are reported to have been divided between two rival leaders. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He suggested consumers should wait to see whether rival networks launch their own, cheaper, packages. Times, Sunday Times The role could involve anything from jazz flute to riding a horse to fight rival networks. The Sun However, several web-sites claim that they can unlock the device so that it will work on rival networks. Times, Sunday Times Cost pressures could mean that rival networks will have no option but to get much cosier. Times, Sunday Times The churn rate- the rate at which customers switch to rival networks - also increased to 27.5 per cent from 26.9 per cent at the end of the first half. Times, Sunday Times Resolution warned potential bidders that only a 'compelling' rival offer would dissuade it from the tie-up, with all bids to be submitted by 4pm today. Times, Sunday Times The shares surged almost 30 per cent yesterday, up 111¼p at 487p, as analysts dismissed the likelihood of a rival offer. Times, Sunday Times And the consortium has just ruled out raising the bid - unless there's a rival offer - or any extension to the deadline. Times,Sunday Times This was more than $1.5 billion above the closest rival offer. Times, Sunday Times He said that his stance was unlikely to change, even if a rival offer emerged. Times, Sunday Times The company has thus reduced the break fee by $100 million should a rival suitor emerge. Times, Sunday Times Competition issues and a tail of less desirable smaller brands were also cited as deterrents to rival suitors. Times, Sunday Times If nothing else, the unexpected emergence of rival suitors should spur them into action. Times, Sunday Times Because many corporates are trying to conserve cash rather than embark on deals, takeover attempts by buyout houses are unlikely to face much competition from rival suitors. Times,Sunday Times A deal has not yet been signed, sources said, and rival suitors may swoop should the talks break down. Times, Sunday Times The principle of such a move, rather than the identity of the possible signing, has drawn criticism from rival supporters. Times, Sunday Times But the ending was marred by crowd trouble as rival supporters fought on the terrace. The Sun They also threw objects on to rival supporters below. Times, Sunday Times Rival supporters fought on-pitch battles and parts of the turf were ripped up before police on horseback calmed things down. The Sun He has been vilified by his own fans and rival supporters. The Sun Each rival team will be watched live in the five games before his own fixture. Times, Sunday Times The rival team and the date for the match have not been determined yet. Mail and Guardian When one of the rival team spat on a winger, the commentator went as far as to suggest that it might have been 'accidental'. Times, Sunday Times You could face a lump of good teams in the first few games, making your points total look worse than an equally good rival team with a different fixture list. Times, Sunday Times In each transfer season, both clubs try to attract rival team players. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The petty commander proved ineffective and spent much of his time feuding with a rival tribe. Times, Sunday Times Legend has it that three sisters fell in love with three brothers from a rival tribe and were turned to stone by an elder to protect them. Times, Sunday Times It plugs us right into the fears of our primitive ancestors, being chased by wild animals or rival tribes. Times, Sunday Times This precipitous settlement provided protection from marauding animals and rival tribes and was occupied until 30 years ago, when the last inhabitants were moved into incongruous apartments in the city. Times, Sunday Times The inhabitants had chosen to start living in the hill as a way of protection against attacks and lootings by rival tribes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They conceded six goals to one of their main title rivals. The Sun (2013) It was the third time in five races there has been contact between the title rivals. The Sun (2016) They beat the rain to move out in front of their title rivals Times, Sunday Times (2007) There are several special football competitions that are played between traditional rival schools which are most often used as practice for the football season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, they would play one team in the other group twice (the other team typically being a traditional rival). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such a big new competitor augurs ill for traditional rivals. Times, Sunday Times It's not easy when you have a young bunch of players at your disposal and you are playing in the backyard of your traditional rivals. Outlook India The two companies are traditional rivals in the food products business. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They have used their scale and low cost base to undercut rivals sharply. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The company has undercut its rivals to such an extent that it must be losing money, its competitors say. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Crucially it is also cheaper, undercutting its major rivals. The Sun (2011) Translations: Chinese: 对手的, 对手, 与…相匹敌 Japanese: 競争する, 競争相手, 張り合う |
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