compete

The stores have to compete for customers in the Christmas season..圣诞节期间，商店之间要争抢顾客。

com(共同) ＋ pete(追求， 寻求) → 共同追求一个目标 → 竞争记忆

真题例句...To compete for jobs on a national level...第三套CET42013.12阅读理解

真题例句...meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France...CET42011.6阅读理解

真题例句...letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom...CET42011.12阅读理解