"rivaling" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 与...相媲美
• 与...竞争

Definition

试图与其他人或事物一样好甚至更好；与他人或事物争夺优势或关注。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Rivaling” 多见于正式或描述性语境，常用来比较成就或品质。通常接“with”或“against”。口语上更常用“competing with”。它既可以表示竞争，也可以表示相当于对方的水平。

Examples

The new store is rivaling the old one in popularity.

新店在受欢迎程度上正**与**老店**相媲美**。

She is rivaling the top students in her class.

她正在**与**班里最优秀的学生**竞争**。

The painting is rivaling masterpieces from history.

这幅画正**与**历史上的杰作**媲美**。

Some local restaurants are rivaling big chains in taste and service these days.

目前，一些本地餐厅在口味和服务上正**与**大型连锁店**相媲美**。

The city’s skyline is quickly rivaling that of much larger cities.

这座城市的天际线很快就**与**更大城市的天际线**媲美**。

Her skills are rivaling even those of experienced professionals.

她的技能甚至**可以媲美**资深专业人员。