competitive
gb/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv/ us/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2400
versenyszellemű, versengésre épülő, erős versenyű, kompetitív, versenyképes
B1
1
Brugsmønster:
[someone] is competitive
She has always been competitive, even as a child.
Mindig is versenyszellemű volt, már gyerekként is.
The students were highly competitive in the science fair.
A diákokban erős volt a versenyszellem a természettudományos versenyen.
He's so competitive that he hates losing at board games.
Our company culture is extremely competitive.
Being competitive can push you to work harder.
Læringseksempler
My brother is very competitive.
A bátyám nagyon versenyszellemű.
She is competitive in sports.
A sportban nagyon versenyszellemű.
He is competitive at work.
I am not competitive with my friends.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'competitive' with 'competent'. 'Competitive' relates to wanting to win; 'competent' means capable or skilled.
Betydning
wanting to win or be best
Ordforbindelser
highly competitive
|competitive spirit
|fiercely competitive
|competitive nature
|intensely competitive
Synonymer
ambitious (Suggests a strong desire to achieve success, sometimes without direct comparison to others.)
|
driven (Emphasizes determination and focus on goals, not necessarily in competition.)
Antonymer
unambitious (Lacking the desire to achieve more than others or improve oneself.)
|
easygoing (Relaxed and not concerned about competing or winning.)
Temaer
emotions
|sports
|business
Definition
Wanting to win or be better than other people.
Having a strong desire to win, be more successful than others, or achieve superiority.
B1
2
Brugsmønster:
competitive [activity/market/event]
Tennis is a highly competitive sport.
A tenisz olyan sportág, amelyben rendkívül erős a versengés.
We operate in a very competitive market.
Olyan piacon működünk, ahol nagyon erős a verseny.
The job requires passing a competitive exam.
The school has a competitive admissions process.
Læringseksempler
Soccer is a competitive sport.
A futball versengésre épülő sportág.
It is a competitive market.
Ez egy erős versenyű piac.
The test is competitive.
They have a competitive game.
Betydning
involving competition between people or groups
Ordforbindelser
competitive market
|competitive sport
|competitive exam
|competitive industry
Synonymer
rivalrous (Formal term for involving rivalry or competition.)
Antonymer
noncompetitive (Not involving competition or rivalry.)
Temaer
sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Involving people or groups trying to win or be the best.
Relating to or characterized by competition between individuals, teams, companies, or organizations.
B2
3
versenyképes
B2
Brugsmønster:
competitive [price/product/service]
We offer competitive prices on all our products.
Minden termékünkre versenyképes árakat kínálunk.
The team has built a competitive product that rivals the market leader.
A csapat olyan versenyképes terméket hozott létre, amely felveszi a versenyt a piacvezetővel.
To stay competitive, the company must innovate.
Læringseksempler
The store has competitive prices.
Az üzlet versenyképes árakat kínál.
This phone has a competitive price.
Ennek a telefonnak versenyképes az ára.
We sell at a competitive price.
Betydning
good enough to compete successfully
Ordforbindelser
competitive price
|competitive product
|competitive advantage
Synonymer
attractive (Appealing in terms of value or quality compared to alternatives.)
|
viable (Capable of succeeding in competition.)
Antonymer
uncompetitive (Not good enough to succeed against others.)
Temaer
business
|economics
|finance
|work
Definition
Good enough in quality or price to be as good as others.
Having qualities, performance, or pricing that allow success against rivals in the same field.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
competitive
IPA
GB/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv/
US/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv/
Stavelser og tryk
com - pet - it - ive (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pet)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: competitive
Ordfamilie
Core family
Related words
competitiveness
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncompetitive
adjective
noncompetitive
adjective
Udtryk
competitive advantage
1/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
unique factor for business success
Something special that helps a company do better than others.
Eksempler
- Low production costs give them a big competitive advantage.
- Brand loyalty is their main competitive advantage.
competitive edge
1/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
advantage over rivals
Something that makes you better than other people or companies in a competition.
Eksempler
- Her language skills give her a competitive edge in the job market.
- Innovation is the key to maintaining a competitive edge.
fiercely competitive
1/fˈɪɹsli kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
Very determined to win
Wanting very much to win or be the best.
Eksempler
- The tech industry is fiercely competitive right now.
- She is fiercely competitive in everything she does.
- He is fiercely competitive on the tennis court.
- The market for smartphones is fiercely competitive.