Словари

выборка		описание
contend v.		contend v. 1) бороться против кого-л. (against/with) We try to make the trains run on time, but we can't contend against/with the weather.... узнать больше
contend v.		contend v. 2) соперничать, состязаться (with/against - c кем-л.; for - в чем-л.) Jim had to contend against/with the world's best runners in the Games, and did well to come third.... узнать больше
contend v.		contend v. 3) спорить о чем-л. (about/over) The two nations have been contending about the rights to deep-sea fishing in their waters. The fairy king and queen were contending over possession of the beautiful boy. When a marriage ends, the former husband and wife often contend over the children.... узнать больше
contend v.		contend v. 4) утверждать, заявлять (that) Syn: see compete... узнать больше
compete v.		compete v. 3) принимать участие в спортивном соревновании - compete against - compete with Syn: contend, oppose, rival, vie Ant: coincide, collaborate, co-operate compete against бороться против чего-л. We try to make the trains run on time, but we can't compete against the weather.... узнать больше