They are rivals for the same office. 他們是爭奪同一個職位的敵手。
2. 匹敵者,可與之相比的人(或物)
His collection of stamps has few rivals in the world.他搜集的郵票幾乎舉世無雙。
a.形容詞
1. 競爭的
The rival companies tried to outsell one another. 相互競爭的公司試圖比對方銷售出更多的貨物。
vt.及物動詞
1. 與……競爭
The stores rival each other in beautiful window displays. 商店在櫥窗陳列方面互相比美。
2. 與……匹敵;比得上
She lived in many places, but she says nothing can rival the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. 她住過許多地方,但是她說洛基山的美無與倫比。He soon rivaled the others in skill. 他在技術上不久便與其他人匹敵。