Definitions
v. To use physical force against another person or group.
打架；战斗
v. To try hard to stop something or achieve a goal.
抗争；努力争取
n. An occasion of physical conflict or a determined effort against something.
打斗；斗争
Example
The two cats fought over a sunny window seat.
两只猫为了窗边一个有阳光的位置打了起来。
Governments should fight poverty by improving access to education, healthcare, and stable employment opportunities.
政府应通过改善教育和医疗服务的可及性、增加稳定就业机会来消除贫困。
Collocations
- fight poverty
- fight for equality
- fight against discrimination
- get into a fight
Word family
- fighter (n.)
- fighting (n.)
Synonyms
- combat
- struggle
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为fought；fight for表示争取。
FAQ
- What does fight mean?
- To use physical force against another person or group. To try hard to stop something or achieve a goal. An occasion of physical conflict or a determined effort against something.
- How is fight pronounced?
- UK /faɪt/, US /faɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
