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源自中古英语 striven,古英语 strīdan(意为“争斗”),与德语 streben(努力)同源。
❶ strive 的过去式,表示过去努力尝试或奋斗,通常指付出巨大努力去实现某个目标或克服困难。
“She strove to become the best pianist in her country.”
(她努力成为国内最优秀的钢琴家。)
“They strove for years to build a successful business.”
(他们多年来努力经营一家成功的企业。)
strove for — 为某事物而努力或奋斗,强调追求某个具体目标或理想。
“He strove for excellence in every project he undertook.”
(他在每个项目中都追求卓越。)
strove against — 与困难、阻力或对手抗争,强调克服障碍的过程。
“The villagers strove against the harsh weather to rebuild their homes.”
(村民们与恶劣天气抗争,重建家园。)