n.竞争，竞赛，较量

原形：rivalry复数：rivalries

You talk about detente, but in actuality they are engaged in intense rivalry.
你们嘴里讲缓和，骨子里却进行激烈的争夺。
Eric was incited to achievement by rivalry.
竞争激励埃里克努力取得成就。
Tom was not the first President deliberately to encourage rivalry between subordinates.
身为总统而蓄意挑动下属相互角逐的，汤姆决不是第一个。
The longstanding rivalry between the two football teams came to a head during the championship game.
两支足球队之间长期的竞争在冠军赛中达到了白热化。
The business rivalry between the tech giants has led to significant innovations in the industry.
科技巨头之间的商业竞争促使了行业内的重要创新。
The sibling rivalry intensified when their parents compared their academic achievements openly.
当父母公开比较他们的学业成绩时，兄弟姐妹间的竞争加剧了。
The political rivalry between the two parties often results in legislative gridlock.
两个政党之间的政治竞争常常导致立法僵局。
In the world of fashion, designers engage in friendly rivalry to showcase their latest creations.
在时尚界，设计师们通过友好的竞争来展示他们的最新作品。
The historical rivalry between the neighboring countries occasionally flares up into diplomatic tensions.
邻国之间历史上存在的竞争偶尔会升级为外交紧张局势。
The sales team's rivalry with their competitors drove them to exceed their monthly targets consistently.
销售团队与竞争对手的较量促使他们持续超越月度目标。
The artistic rivalry between the painters fueled a period of remarkable creativity in the art world.
画家之间的艺术竞争激发了艺术界一段显著的创作时期。
The sportsmanship displayed during the intense rivalry match was commendable, showing respect despite competition.
在激烈对抗的比赛中展现出的体育精神值得称赞，尽管存在竞争，但仍表现出尊重。
The company's rivalry with its closest competitor spurred it to invest heavily in research and development.
公司与其最接近的竞争对手之间的竞争促使它在研发上投入巨资。