动 fight (or contend, scramble) for; enter into rivalry with; vie with sb. for sth. : |
| 争夺冠军 compete for a championship; compete for first place |
| 争夺市场 contend for markets |
| 争夺核优势 vie for nuclear superiority |
| 争夺制高点 fight (or contend) for possession of a commanding height |
| 争夺势力范围 scramble for spheres of influence |