rivalry
gb/ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/ us/ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
B2
Anglų
~ 9300
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
unknown
B2
state
1
ongoing competition between parties
A situation where two or more people or groups compete strongly with each other for the same thing.
Vartosenos šablonas:
rivalry between [groups/people] for [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rivalry' with 'rival'. 'Rivalry' is the situation or relationship of competition (e.g., 'There is a rivalry between them'), while 'rival' is the person or group you compete with (e.g., 'She is my main rival'). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: it is usually 'rivalry between A and B' or 'rivalry for something', not 'rivalry of A and B'.
Sinonimai
competition (More general and neutral; does not always include the strong tension or personal element often suggested by 'rivalry'.)
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conflict (Stresses disagreement or fighting; may involve more open hostility than 'rivalry', which is centered on competing for the same goal.)
Antonimai
cooperation (Highlights working together toward a shared goal, which is the opposite of competing against each other in a rivalry.)
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harmony (Suggests peaceful, friendly relations without the tension or competitive edge found in a rivalry.)
Kolokacijos
intense rivalry
|fierce rivalry
|bitter rivalry
|long-standing rivalry
|commercial rivalry
|sibling rivalry
Temos
sports
|work
|relationships
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- There is fierce rivalry between the two tech companies in the smartphone market.
- Sibling rivalry often increases when parents compare their children to each other.
- The political rivalry between the candidates dominated the news for months.
- Their long-standing rivalry pushed both athletes to train harder.
- Commercial rivalry has led the brands to lower prices and improve quality.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- There is strong rivalry between the two football teams.
- The brothers have a lot of rivalry and always try to beat each other.
- Rivalry in the office can make people work harder.
- The rivalry between the two cities goes back many years.
- Because of rivalry, the companies keep changing their prices.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
rivalry
IPA
GB/ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
US/ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
rivalry (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (rivalry)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: rivalry
- Plural: rivalries, rivalry
Žodžių šeima
Forms
rivalries
noun
Core family
rival
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unrivaled
adjective
Advanced or less common
rivalrous
adjective
Posakiai
bitter rivalry
1/bˈɪtɚ ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
very hostile competition
A strong and angry kind of competition where people or groups really dislike each other.
Pavyzdžiai
- A bitter rivalry developed between the two political parties.
- The bitter rivalry between the clubs sometimes leads to fights among fans.
- Years of bitter rivalry damaged any chance of cooperation between the companies.
fierce rivalry
1/fˈɪɹs ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
very intense competition
A very strong and serious kind of competition where each side tries very hard to win.
Pavyzdžiai
- There is fierce rivalry between the top fashion brands.
- Fierce rivalry pushed the athletes to break several records.
- The two schools have a fierce rivalry in basketball.
friendly rivalry
1/fɹˈɛndli ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
good-natured competition
A kind of competition where people try to win but still like each other and do not become angry or hateful.
Pavyzdžiai
- There is a friendly rivalry between the two departments to see who can raise more money.
- Their friendly rivalry in class motivates both of them to study harder.
- Over time, their friendly rivalry turned into a strong friendship.
long-standing rivalry
1/lˈɔŋ stˈændɪŋ ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
competition lasting many years
A rivalry that has continued for many years between the same people, groups, or teams.
Pavyzdžiai
- The two universities have a long-standing rivalry in sports and research.
- Their long-standing rivalry goes back to when they were teenagers.
- The long-standing rivalry between the companies began in the 1980s.
political rivalry
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
competition in politics
Competition between politicians or parties, usually to win power or control in government.
Pavyzdžiai
- Political rivalry between the two leaders has slowed down important reforms.
- The scandal grew out of political rivalry within the ruling party.
- Local political rivalry often shapes how money is spent in the city.
professional rivalry
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
competition in a career or job
Competition between people in the same job or field, as they try to be more successful than others.
Pavyzdžiai
- Professional rivalry between the two doctors made working together difficult.
- A little professional rivalry in the team can increase productivity.
- Their professional rivalry began when they both applied for the same promotion.
sibling rivalry
1/sˈɪblɪŋ ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
competition between brothers and sisters
Competition and jealousy between brothers and sisters, often for their parents' attention or approval.
Pavyzdžiai
- Their parents tried to treat them equally to reduce sibling rivalry.
- Sibling rivalry can start when a new baby comes into the family.
- The counselor said a little sibling rivalry is normal as children grow up.
sibling rivalry
1/sˈɪblɪŋ ɹˈaɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
competition between brothers and sisters
when brothers and sisters compete or fight a lot
Pavyzdžiai
- Sibling rivalry got worse when they started competing for the same spot on the team.
- A little sibling rivalry is normal, but constant fighting can be stressful for parents.
- The movie jokes about sibling rivalry without making it mean-spirited.