Definitions
v. To try very hard to achieve something.
努力；奋斗；力争
Example
I strive to practise the piano every day.
我努力做到每天练钢琴。
Governments should strive to provide affordable housing without reducing the quality of public services.
政府应努力提供可负担住房，同时不降低公共服务质量。
Collocations
- strive to improve
- strive for excellence
- strive towards a goal
Word family
- striving (n.)
Synonyms
- endeavour
Usage tip
常用strive to do或strive for；过去式常为strove。
FAQ
- What does strive mean?
- To try very hard to achieve something.
- How is strive pronounced?
- UK /straɪv/, US /straɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
