scramble for; compete for; fight over
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to scramble for; to compete aggressively for; to fight over
neutralImplies aggressive or urgent competition for limited resources, opportunities, or objects. Often used in business, sports, or children's behavior.
Shāng商
jiā家
men们
dōu都
zài在
zhēng争
qiǎng抢
kè客
hù户
。
Businesses are all scrambling for customers.
Qiú球
yuán员
men们
zhēng争
qiǎng抢
lán篮
bǎn板
qiú球
。
The players are competing for the rebound.
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Liǎng两
gè个
hái孩
zi子
zhēng争
qiǎng抢
tóng同
yī一
gè个
wán玩
jù具
。
Two children are fighting over the same toy.
Gè各
dà大
chéng城
shì市
dōu都
zài在
zhēng争
qiǎng抢
gāo高
kē科
jì技
rén人
cái才
。
Major cities are all competing for high-tech talent.