争夺 (zhēngduó) means 'to fight for, contest, or vie for' something, often a limited resource or position, implying direct competition with others. It is more concrete and combative than 争取 (zhēngqǔ 'strive for'), which focuses on achieving a goal, and broader than 抢 (qiǎng 'grab, snatch'), which is more physical or urgent. Compared to 争 (zhēng 'contend, argue'), 争夺 emphasizes a tangible prize being contested.