competition

Wettbewerb, Konkurrenz

Eine Situation, in der Menschen oder Gruppen versuchen, besser als die anderen zu sein.

In einfachem Englisch: A situation in which people or groups try to do better than each other.

• Competition keeps prices low.
• There is fierce competition for these jobs.
• Small shops face competition from large stores.

So benutzt man es: competition for something (There is strong competition for places at this school.); competition between A and B (Competition between the two shops keeps prices low.)

Synonyme: rivalry

Häufige Wendungen: fierce competition, competition for jobs, competition between companies, competition for places

Wettbewerb

Eine Veranstaltung, bei der Menschen durch die beste Leistung einen Preis gewinnen wollen.

In einfachem Englisch: An event in which people try to win a prize by doing something best.

• She won the competition.
• We entered a cooking competition together.
• The school holds two art competitions each year.

Synonyme: contest

Häufige Wendungen: enter a competition, win a competition, singing competition

Konkurrenz, Wettbewerber

Menschen oder Unternehmen, die einen übertreffen oder dieselben Kunden gewinnen wollen.

In einfachem Englisch: The people or businesses trying to beat you or attract the same customers.

• Our competition sells cheaper phones.
• We must stay ahead of the competition.
• Have you checked what the competition charges?

Synonyme: competitors, rivals

Häufige Wendungen: beat the competition, watch the competition, ahead of competition