"contend for" in Chinese (Simplified)

争夺竞争

Definition

与他人竞争以赢得或获得某物，尤其是奖项或职位。

比“compete for”更正式，常用于描述争夺奖项、职位或荣誉。强调主动的努力或斗争。常和“头衔”、“奖杯”等词一起用。平时随意对话中不常用。

Three teams contend for the championship every year.

每年有三支队伍**争夺**锦标赛。

Many students contend for the top spot in the class.

许多学生**竞争**班级第一名。

Athletes contend for medals at the Olympic Games.

运动员们在奥运会上**争夺**奖牌。

Several companies are contending for the contract this year.

今年有几家公司在**争夺**这份合同。

He hopes to contend for a leadership role in the future.

他希望将来能**竞争**领导职位。

Only a few people have the skills needed to contend for the award.

只有少数人有资格**争夺**这个奖项。