“奋斗”常见的英文表达有 struggle、strive、endeavor(或 endeavour,英式拼写)、fight for 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境和想要表达的侧重点:
含义:指为克服困难或实现目标而付出的努力,常带有“艰辛、吃力”的意味。
例句:
They struggled to survive in the harsh economic environment.(他们在严峻的经济环境中努力求生。)
She struggled through years of poverty to become a successful writer.(她历经多年贫困,最终成为了一名成功的作家。)
含义:强调持续不断地努力,追求目标或理想,通常带有积极、向上的意味。
例句:
We should strive for excellence in everything we do.(我们应该在所做的每一件事上都追求卓越。)
He strives to make a difference in the world.(他努力想要为世界带来改变。)
含义:较为正式,指为了达成目标而付出的努力,常用于书面语或正式场合。
例句:
They made every endeavor to complete the project on time.(他们竭尽全力按时完成了项目。)
We should endeavor to learn from our mistakes.(我们应该努力从错误中学习。)
含义:强调为了某种信念、权利或目标而进行的斗争或努力,常带有“坚决、不屈不挠”的意味。
例句:
They fought for their rights and freedom.(他们为权利和自由而斗争。)
She fought for years to get the recognition she deserved.(她奋斗了多年,终于得到了应有的认可。)