competitiveness
noun [ U ] uk/kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs/ us/kəmˈpet̬.ə.t̬ɪv.nəs/
竞争力
the fact of being able to compete successfully with other companies, countries, organizations, etc.
It is not true there is a crisis in the country's scientific or technological competitiveness. 国家科技竞争力出现危机(这事)不是真的。
进取心;好胜心
the fact of a person wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people
She has a heel injury but her competitiveness tends to overcome physical pain. 尽管她脚后跟有伤,但她的好胜心往往会克服身体上的痛苦。
See: competitive
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- The dollar is the primary factor behind eroding U. S. competitiveness, economists believe.
- The Democrats regained their competitiveness in presidential elections.
- the supposedly masculine traits of competitiveness, aggression, and dominance
- Participation in sports and competitiveness build a drive to achieve that can be applied in the classroom.