competition 
英 [ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən]  美 [ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən] 
n. 比赛；竞争；竞争对手；竞争产品

例句：
They qualified for the final stage of the competition. 

他们获得了进入最后一轮比赛的资格。

Italy were knocked out of the competition by Argentina. 

意大利队被阿根廷队淘汰出局。

The rate of unemployment is high and competition for jobs is steep. 

失业率高，就业竞争激烈。

They are in competition with each other. 

他们之间相互竞争。