| 单词 | rivalry |
| 释义 | rivalry (once / 815 pages) n Rivalry is the act of competing for the same thing against another person. Your rivalry with your older sister is amusing to the family but very annoying to her. Rivalry comes from the noun rival, the person you compete against. Often a rivalry starts when people want the same reward — and their talents are just about equal. Your rivalry for the lead in the play at the local theater isn't between you and George Clooney — it's between you and the other guy who also had a great audition. WORD FAMILYrivalry: rivalries+/rival: rivaled, rivaling, rivalled, rivalling, rivalrous, rivalry, rivals/rivaled: unrivaled/rivalled: unrivalled/unrivaled: unrivaledest USAGE EXAMPLESThe Reeves-Vogel rivalry will hardly be the only one simmering inside what everyone here calls “Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol.” Washington Post(Dec 31, 2016) The Warriors and the Cavaliers appear determined to re-establish that sort of rivalry. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Imagine, if you will, the Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers facing off in the Super Bowl in a reprise of their 1970s rivalry. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) n the act of competing as for profit or a prize Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper competition, contention cooperation joint operation or action contest a struggle between rivals battle of witsa contest in which intelligence rather than violence is used bidding contesta series of competing bids popularity contestcompetition (real or figurative) for popular support group action action taken by a group of people |
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