“发愤”常见的英文表达有 “make a determined effort”、“be highly motivated” 或 “strive with determination” ,具体使用哪种取决于语境:
make a determined effort:强调有决心地付出努力,去达成某个目标或改变某种状况。例如:He made a determined effort to improve his English.(他发愤努力提高英语水平。 )
be highly motivated:侧重于描述一个人内心有很强的动力,驱使自己去行动。例如:She is highly motivated to succeed in her career.(她在事业上发愤图强,渴望取得成功。 )
strive with determination: “strive” 本身就有“努力、奋斗”之意,“with determination” 进一步强调了这种努力的决心和坚定性。例如:They strive with determination to overcome the difficulties.(他们发愤努力克服困难。 )