com‧pet‧i‧tive S3 W3 / kəmpetətɪv, kəmpetɪtɪv / 形容词

1 determined or trying very hard to be more successful than other people or businesses → compete , competitor :

Some US industries are not as competitive as they have been in the past.

The team seems to have lost its competitive edge recently (= its ability to compete well ) .

2 relating to competition → compete , competitor :

Competitive sports encourage children to work together as a team.

highly/fiercely/intensely etc competitive

Advertising is an intensely competitive business.

3 products or prices that are competitive are cheaper than others but still of good quality :

The hotel offers a high standard of service at competitive rates.

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THESAURUS

cheap costing very little money, or less than you expected : My shoes were really cheap – they only cost £25. | The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus. | cheap flights

low low prices, rents, and fees do not cost a lot of money. Do not use cheap with these words : Why is the share price so low? | You could get equally good accommodation elsewhere at a lower rent.

inexpensive especially written not expensive – use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot : The furniture is inexpensive, but well made. | a simple inexpensive meal | a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices

reasonable a reasonable price seems fair because it is not too high : The restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices. | Only £25 a night? That sounds reasonable.

economical cheap because you do not need to use a lot of money or fuel : an economical car | It is usually more economical to buy in large quantities.

affordable cheap enough for most people to be able to buy or pay for : affordable housing | Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable childcare. | The shop sells designer fashions at affordable prices.

competitive competitive prices and rates are as low as those charged by other shops or companies : I think you’ll find our prices are extremely competitive. | The hotel offers a high standard of service at very competitive rates.

budget [仅用于名词前] budget flights, airlines, hotels etc have specially low prices : You can get a budget flight to Amsterdam for only £19. | a list of budget hotels for under $50 a night | budget accommodation for families with young children

be good/great value to be worth at least the price you pay for it, so that you feel pleased and think you have spent your money well : The meals at Charlie’s Pizza are really good value. | The holiday is great value for money.

be a bargain informal to be extremely cheap : I got this shirt when I was in Indonesia. It was a real bargain.