struggle
/ˈstrʌɡəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3510 in the learning path
艰难地做；努力争取
Definitions
v. To try very hard to do something difficult.
艰难地做；努力争取
v. To fight or move forcefully against someone or something.
挣扎；搏斗
n. A difficult effort to achieve something or overcome opposition.
艰难的努力；斗争
Example
I struggled to carry the heavy bags up the stairs.
我费力地把那些沉重的袋子提上楼梯。
Many young adults struggle to find affordable housing in cities where wages have not kept pace with rents.
在工资涨幅赶不上房租的城市，许多年轻人很难找到负担得起的住房。
Collocations
- struggle to do something
- struggle with something
- struggle for survival
- an uphill struggle
Word family
- struggling (adj.)
Synonyms
- strive
Usage tip
struggle to do表示做某事很吃力，不保证成功。
FAQ
- What does struggle mean?
- To try very hard to do something difficult. To fight or move forcefully against someone or something. A difficult effort to achieve something or overcome opposition.
- How is struggle pronounced?
- UK /ˈstrʌɡəl/, US /ˈstrʌɡəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
