The finches consequently sort out ecological niches. In these niches, they were safe from excessive competition.

牠们之后形成不同的生态位，在其生态位中牠们不用为过多的竞争而担心。

(2) The mercantilists were aware of the fallacy of cheapness and the danger that excessive competition may turn the terms of trade against a country.

(2) 重商主义者意识到廉价的谬误和过度竞争可能使贸易条件对一个国家不利的危险。