jostling
noun [ U ] uk/ˈdʒɒs.lɪŋ/ us/ˈdʒɑː.slɪŋ/
挤;推;撞
the action of knocking or pushing roughly against someone in order to move past them or get more space when you are in a crowd of people
There was a lot of jostling among photographers for the perfect spot. 摄影师推推攘攘只为争抢一个理想的摄影位。
角力|较量
the act of competing with other people in order to get what you want
the current jostling for position in the government 目前争夺政府职位的较量
See: jostle
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- The jostling for front row seats in St Peter's Square will be intense for the Pope's visit.
- The crisis brought the political jostling of the previous three years to a climax.
- In the initial jostling to be host city, New Orleans seemed to be the favourite.
- Behind the scenes, the jostling has begun.