1、competition

竞争;角逐

There's been some fierce competition for the title.

夺冠之争一直都相当激烈。

It was in these studios that young painters found the support and stimulating competition of peers.

就是在这些画室里，年轻的画家们得到了同龄人的支持，也感受到了激励大家向前的竞争。

(商业)竞争

The deal would have reduced competition in the commuter-aircraft market.

这项协议原本会减少通勤航班市场的竞争。

The farmers have been seeking higher prices as better protection from foreign competition.

农场主们一直在寻找更高的价格，以更好地保护自己不受国外竞争对手的影响。

比赛；竞赛

a surfing competition.

冲浪比赛

The council has organised a series of events and competitions for school children in the area.

委员会为本地区的中小学生组织了一系列的活动和比赛。

2、affection

喜爱；喜欢

She thought of him with affection.

她很想念他。

She had developed quite an affection for the place.

她逐渐对这个地方钟爱有加。

爱慕；钟爱之情

The distant object of his affections is Caroline.

他一厢情愿地爱慕卡罗琳。

Jack Russell has a special place in the affections of the cricketing public.

杰克·拉塞尔在打板球的人心中有着特殊的地位。