
好词典

源自中古英语 'stroglen',可能来自古法语 'estrogler'(扼住),最终源自拉丁语 'strangulare'(扼死)。词义演变体现从物理挣扎到抽象努力的过程。
❶ 形容人或事物处于困难或挑战中,努力应对但进展不顺利的状态。常用于描述经济、学习或生活方面的困境。
“The struggling student stayed up late to finish his homework.”
(这个学习吃力的学生熬夜完成作业。)
“Many small businesses are struggling due to the economic crisis.”
(许多小企业因经济危机而艰难维持。)
❶ 指费力地尝试做某事或摆脱困境,通常需要付出很大努力。可以指身体上的挣扎或抽象的努力。
“He was struggling to carry the heavy box upstairs.”
(他费力地想把沉重的箱子搬上楼。)
“The fish struggled on the hook before being released.”
(鱼在被放生前在鱼钩上挣扎。)
struggling with — 表示正在艰难应对某个具体问题或困难,后面通常接名词或动名词。
“Many students are struggling with online learning.”
(许多学生正在艰难适应在线学习。)
struggling to make ends meet — 形容经济上入不敷出,勉强维持基本生活的状态。
“After losing his job, he's struggling to make ends meet.”
(失业后,他艰难维持着生计。)