battle

noun

UK/ˈbæt.ᵊl/
US/ˈbæt̬.ᵊl/

Definitions of battle noun

conflict(衝突)

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    a fight between armed forces

    戰鬥;戰役;戰爭

    • The Normandy battle was a crucial one in World War II.

      諾曼底戰役是第二次世界大戰中的關鍵戰役。

    • This battle is considered a decisive moment in history.

      這場戰役被視為歷史上的決定性時刻。

    • He lost many comrades in that battle.

      他在那場戰役中失去了許多戰友。

dispute(爭論)

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

    an argument between two groups or against a situation that a group wants to change

    團體之間的爭論;爭執;對抗

    • They are engaged in a battle for equal rights.

      他們正在為平等權利而戰。

    • The company is in a battle with fierce competition.

      這家公司正在與激烈的競爭對抗。

    • We must battle against poverty and inequality.

      我們必須與貧窮和不平等作鬥爭。

struggle(奮鬥)

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

    a determined effort to achieve something in a difficult situation or to change a bad situation

    抗爭;奮鬥

    • She fought a brave battle against her illness.

      她勇敢地與疾病抗爭。

    • They are facing a tough battle with financial difficulties.

      他們正與財務困難進行一場艱苦的戰鬥。

    • He went through countless challenges and battles in starting his own business.

      他在創辦自己的事業時經歷了無數的挑戰和奮鬥。

verb

UK/ˈbæt.ᵊl/
US/ˈbæt̬.ᵊl/

Definitions of battle verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to fight

    作戰;戰鬥

    • The soldiers battled bravely on the battlefield.

      士兵們在戰場上勇敢地作戰。

    • The two teams battled fiercely in the intense game.

      兩支隊伍在激烈的比賽中激烈交鋒。

    • Many nations have battled for independence over the centuries.

      許多國家幾個世紀以來一直在為獨立而戰。

  2. C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to try hard to achieve something in a difficult situation

    奮鬥;抗爭

    • She battled to achieve her dream.

      她為實現夢想而奮鬥。

    • He had to battle his fear to overcome it.

      他必須克服恐懼才能戰勝它。

    • The team is battling to gain a foothold in the market.

      團隊正在努力在市場中站穩腳跟。

Idioms

  • battle of wits

    A situation in which two individuals or groups use their intelligence and quick thinking to outmaneuver each other.

    鬥智

    The negotiation turned into a real battle of wits, with both sides trying to gain the upper hand.

    談判變成了一場真正的鬥智,雙方都試圖佔上風。

  • do battle

    To engage in a serious fight, argument, or debate.

    戰鬥,爭論

    In court, the lawyers were prepared to do battle over the case.

    在法庭上,律師們準備為這個案子展開辯論。