1.It would have been better for all, starting with Ms Lagarde herself, if she took office having prevailed in a genuinely open contest.
如果拉加德经过真正公开的竞争赢得总裁职位，这对所有人（首先便是拉加德自己）而言，都将是更好的结果。
2.That point has particular force in countries where some variety of political Islam seems likely to prevail in any open contest.
在一些宗教化的政治团体占上风的伊斯兰国家，这样的民主机制似乎有着更大的威力。
3.However, Insua is anticipating a more open contest when Mark Hughes brings his City side to L4.
然而，因苏阿已经表示当曼城做客安菲尔德时，比赛场面将会无比开放。
4.The best explanation, in fact, is that broadband thrives on a mix of competition and active regulation, to ensure an open contest.
最好的解释，实际上，是因为宽带适宜于这个一样管理方式：将竞争和积极管理混合起来，以确保一个公开的竞争。
5.In an open contest today they might do better, but not necessarily.
在现在公开的竞赛中，他们可能做的更好，但不是必然。