小企业很难与大公司竞争。

It's difficult for small businesses to ___compete with large corporations.

孩子们常常为了获得父母的赞许而相互较劲。

Children often ___compete for their parents' approval.

许多运动员为进入国家队的名额而激烈竞争。

Many athletes ___compete fiercely for a spot in the national team.