“较量”常见的英文表达有 “contend”、“compete”、“rivalry”(名词形式)、“measure oneself against” 或 “test strength/skill against” 等,具体使用需根据语境判断:
1、 Contend
动词,强调“竞争、较量”的对抗性,常用于描述双方或多方在竞争中的激烈对抗。
例句:The two teams will contend for the championship this weekend.(这两支队伍将在本周末争夺冠军。)
2、 Compete
动词,意为“竞争、较量”,更侧重于“为了同一目标而努力”的竞争行为,不一定带有敌意。
例句:Athletes from around the world compete in the Olympics.(来自世界各地的运动员在奥运会上竞争。)
3、 Rivalry(名词)
表示“竞争、较量”的关系,常用于描述长期的竞争状态。
例句:The rivalry between the two companies has intensified in recent years.(这两家公司之间的竞争近年来愈演愈烈。)
4、 Measure oneself against
短语,意为“与……较量、与……比试”,强调“通过比较来衡量自己的能力”。
例句:He wanted to measure himself against the best players in the league.(他想与联盟中最好的球员较量一番。)
5、 Test strength/skill against
短语,意为“与……较量力量/技能”,强调“通过较量来测试自己的能力”。
例句:She wanted to test her skills against a professional opponent.(她想与职业对手较量一下自己的技能。)