gok3 lik6角力
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Definition
To wrestle or engage in a physical contest of strength; to engage in a power struggle.
- to wrestle or engage in a physical contest of strength
- figurativeto engage in a power struggle; to vie for dominance
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How it's used
Beyond literal physical wrestling, this term is frequently used in business or political contexts to describe intense competition or power struggles between two parties. It implies a direct, often balanced, confrontation where both sides are exerting significant effort to gain an advantage. It is more descriptive of the process of struggle than the final outcome.
Examples
The two of them are wrestling, it looks like they are struggling.
The two companies are competing in the market to win over customers.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鬥爭, which is a broader term for conflict or struggle that does not necessarily involve a direct, balanced contest of strength. 角力 specifically carries the nuance of a head to head match.
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