[] that competes with another person, company or thing 竞争的；敌对的；对抗的◆A French group has launched a rival bid for the company. 一家法国集团为收购这家公司抛出了竞争投标。◆The airline has plans to take over a rival company. 这家航空公司计划接管一家与之竞争的公司。⨁a rival bid / offer 竞争投标／出价⨁a rival business / company / firm / group / operator 构成竞争的企业／公司／商行／集团／经营者⨁rival products / services / brands 竞争对手的产品／服务／品牌