"scramble for" in Chinese (Simplified)
争夺
Definition
为获得某物而激烈竞争或急忙争抢，尤其是在资源不足时。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于正式或非正式语境，强调因资源有限而竞争或争抢。常与职位、名额、门票等搭配。表达竞争与急迫感。不可用于平静、有序获取。
Examples
There was a scramble for seats on the bus.
公交车上出现了**争夺**座位的情况。
People scrambled for the free samples at the store.
人们在商店里**争夺**免费试用装。
The companies are scrambling for new customers.
公司们正在**争夺**新客户。
When the sale started, there was a wild scramble for the best bargains.
折扣一开始，人们就**争夺**最划算的商品。
Every year, thousands scramble for a place at top universities.
每年，成千上万人**争夺**顶尖大学的名额。
After the announcement, there was a scramble for answers online.
公告发布后，网上立刻**争夺**答案。