rivalry
/ˈraɪvlri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈraɪvlri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrī-vəl-rē/ (ame, mw)
rivalry — noun
- rivalrysingular
- rivalriesplural
1. a continuing competitive relationship between two or more people, groups, or org
a continuing competitive relationship between two or more people, groups, or organizations who each want to be better than or do better than the others
The friendly rivalry between Quinn and Camila made both of them better tennis players.
collocation: friendly rivalry + between
A fierce rivalry has grown between the two coffee shops on Main Street.
collocation: fierce rivalry + grown + between
The rivalry between Mert and his cousin grew stronger after they joined different football teams.
After years of rivalry, the two factories finally agreed to share the shipping warehouse.
Camila enjoys a friendly rivalry with her brother over who reads more books each month.
- competition
broader term; can refer to a single contest or an ongoing situation, while rivalry strongly implies a long-term relationship
- antagonism
more negative; focuses on active hostility rather than the goal of outperforming someone
- contest
usually refers to a specific event or match, not a lasting relationship
- cooperation
people working together instead of against each other
- partnership
a relationship built on joint goals rather than competition
文法句型
rivalry + between + noun phrase
rivalry + for + noun phrase
rivalry + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Rivalry typically appears with between to introduce the competitors and with for or over to show the goal. Sibling rivalry is a fixed expression for competition between brothers and sisters.