vie

动词 vie:

1. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
   同义词：compete, contend

1. Early settlement request vie our mutual interest otherwise may lose buyer.
   鉴于彼此的利益，望早日获得解决，否则会失去客户。
2. They are old rivals vying with each other for first place.
   他们是彼此争夺第一名的老对手。
3. Businesses vied with each other to attract customers.
   各商行互相竞争以招揽顾客。

vie

v.（动词）
vied,vy.ing[vo.ng] vies
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To strive for victory or superiority; contend.See Synonyms at rival
竞争：为胜利或者优势而争斗；竞争参见 rival
v.tr.（及物动词）
Archaic To offer in competition; match.
【古语】 提出…来竞争；作较量
Obsolete To wager or bet.
【废语】 押保或赌博

来源：
Short for Middle English envien
中古英语 envien的简写
from Old French envier
源自 古法语 envier
from Latin invot3re [to invite, give occasion for] * see invite
源自 拉丁语 invot3re [邀请，给予…假期] *参见 invite