| 释义 |
vie
I. noun
(-s)
Etymology: modification of Middle French envi, from Old French, invitation, challenge, wager, from envier to invite, challenge, wager a sum at cards
obsolete : challenge, wager
II. \ˈvī\ verb
(vied ; vied ; vying ; vies)
Etymology: modification of Middle French envier, from Old French, to invite, challenge, wager a sum at cards, from Latin invitare to invite, challenge — more at invite
intransitive verb
: to strive for superiority : contend
< politicians vying with each other >
< nations vying for international trade >
transitive verb
: to hazard, stake, or wager
< vie money on the turn of a card >
also : to exchange in rivalry : match
< vie accusation against accusation > |