a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else

Competition for jobs is intense. 求职的竞争非常激烈。

There's a lot of competition between computer companies. 计算机公司间的竞争很激烈。

The two companies are in competition with each other. 两家公司相互竞争。

[ + to infinitive ] There's fierce competition to get into that school. 进入那所学校要经过激烈的竞争。

Foreign competition (= similar products from other countries) had reduced their sales. 来自国外的竞争使他们的销售额有所下降。

Why are you jealous of her? She's no competition! 你为什么要嫉妒她？她根本不是你的对手！

an organized event in which people try to win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc.

a swimming/chess competition 游泳／国际象棋比赛

She's entered a crossword competition. 她参加了纵横填字比赛。

humorous You don't need to eat so quickly! It's not a competition. 你不必吃得这么快！又不是比赛。

the person or people you are trying to be better than

The competition on the track looked fierce and her heart sank. 跑道上的对手看起来很厉害，她的心不禁一沉。