Definition: an effort to get something such as power, control or success Level: C1
州政府控制权的政治竞争已经加剧。
The political ___race for control of the state government has intensified.
在商业领域，市场主导权的竞争推动创新。
In the business sector, the ___race for market dominance drives innovation.
这是一场与时间赛跑，以在合同到期前完成谈判。
It was a ___race against time to complete the negotiations before the contract expired.
