对垒 (duì lěi) — to face off, to be pitted against each other (in competition)

Definition

对垒 (duì lěi) is a formal verb meaning two sides face off against each other in direct competition — typically used for sports matchups or business rivalry, not casual conflict.

verb
to face offto be pitted against each other (in competition)

Examples

  • 对垒
    Liǎng zhī qiáng duì jiāng zài jué sài zhōng duì lěi.
    Two strong teams will face off in the finals.
  • Zhè liǎng zhī qiú duì yǐ jīng duì guò yí cì lěi le.
    These two teams have already faced off once.
  • 对垒
    Tā men gōng sī zài shì chǎng shàng yǔ duì shǒu duì lěi.
    Their company confronts the opponent in the market.

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