1·They talk about detente, but in actuality they are engaged in intense rivalry.
他们嘴里讲缓和，骨子里却进行激烈的争夺。
—— 《新英汉大辞典》
2·Despite the intense rivalry between the two London clubs, Chelsea would be willing to sell Gudjohnsen to the Gunners if they meet their valuation.
尽管两家伦敦俱乐部有着强烈的竞争，但如果两家商议的开心，切尔西还是愿意把古德扬森卖给阿森纳的。
3·Threat of intense segment rivalry: a segment is unattractive if it already contains number of strong or aggressive competitors.
区间内激烈竞争的威胁：如果区间内已存在几个强大的、有攻击性的竞争者，它就不怎么好。
4·Bankers retort that rivalry for corporate brokerships is intense and switching is common.
投资银行反驳道，公司经纪业务竞争很激烈，并且换经纪商的现象很普遍。
5·The schools are located only a few hours, travel from one another; and, perhaps because they are among the nation's most prestigious and oldest universities, the rivalry is intense.
两所学校只有几 个小时的路程，又或许因为二者都是美国最著名和最古老的大学，所以对抗赛很激烈。