struggle/ˈstrʌɡ(ə)l/ⅵ.& n.奋斗；斗争；搏斗

一、单词记忆

我们可以用联想记忆法来记忆一下这个单词，struggle的读音就像“死抓狗”，如果你死死的抓住一条狗，那么这条狗必然苦苦挣扎，与你“搏斗”。

二、单词用法

1.struggle to do sth.：艰难地做某事，挣扎着做某事

Many families struggle to make ends meet.

许多家庭只能勉强维持生计。

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2.struggle for…：为…而斗争

They would rather struggle for peace.

他们宁愿为和平而奋斗。

3.struggle with/against …：与…作斗争

I struggle with this.

我对这件事很纠结。

4.struggle to one’s feet：挣扎着站起来

The man was so badly wounded that he couldn't struggle to his feet.

那人伤得很重，站不起来了。

[巩固练习]语法填空

1.She’s struggling _______(bring) up a family alone.

答案：to bring

句意：她独自一人努力抚养一个家庭。

2.Millions of people are struggling ______ survival.

答案：for

句意：千百万人奋力求生。

3.John struggled ______ cancer for two years.

答案：with/against

句意：John与癌症斗争了两年。

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这个故事激励年轻人为更美好的生活奋斗。 (inspire)

答案：The story inspires/inspired the youth /young people to struggle/strive for a better life.