struggle

A noun referring to a difficult effort, conflict, or fight to achieve something or overcome an obstacle.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее трудное усилие, конфликт или борьбу для достижения чего-либо или преодоления препятствия.esSustantivo que designa un esfuerzo difícil, un conflicto o una lucha por lograr algo o superar un obstáculo.frNom désignant un effort difficile, un conflit ou une lutte pour atteindre quelque chose ou surmonter un obstacle.deSubstantiv, das eine schwierige Anstrengung, einen Konflikt oder einen Kampf bezeichnet, um etwas zu erreichen oder ein Hindernis zu überwinden.ptSubstantivo que designa um esforço difícil, um conflito ou uma luta para alcançar algo ou superar um obstáculo.zh指为实现某目标或克服障碍而付出的艰难努力，也指冲突、争斗或奋斗。arاسم يدل على جهد شاق أو نزاع أو كفاح لتحقيق هدف أو التغلب على عقبة.

1. Difficult effort B1 formal

   A great effort or difficulty in achieving something.

   • It was a real struggle to finish the marathon.
   • The company faced a financial struggle during the recession.
   • Learning a new language can be a struggle for many people.

   ruТрудное усилиеesesfuerzo difícilfreffort difficiledeSchwierige AnstrengungptEsforço difícilzh艰难的努力arجهد شاق

   Sinônimos: battledifficultyeffortendeavorexertionfightlaborstrivingtoiltravail

   Antônimos: easefacilityfluencyreadinesssimplicity

2. Physical fight B1 formal

   A physical fight or conflict between people.

   • There was a brief struggle between the two men over the wallet.
   • The police officer was injured in a struggle with the suspect.
   • The struggle for control of the territory lasted for hours.

   ruБорьбаeslucha físicafrLutte physiquedeKampfptLuta físicazh争斗arالصراع الجسدي

   Sinônimos: brawlclashcombatfightfracasscuffleskirmishtussle

3. Internal conflict B2 formal

   A mental or emotional conflict or difficulty.

   • She went through an internal struggle before making the decision.
   • His struggle with addiction lasted many years.
   • The character's moral struggle is central to the novel.

   ruВнутренний конфликтesConflicto internofrconflit intérieurdeInnerer KonfliktptConflito internozh内心挣扎arالصراع الداخلي

   Sinônimos: anguishbattleconflictdifficultydistressfightordealstrifetroubleturmoil

• struggles plural form
• struggles' possessive plural form
• struggle's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate making strenuous efforts against difficulties or opposition, or to contend with a problem or situation.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения приложения значительных усилий для преодоления трудностей или сопротивления, или для борьбы с проблемой или ситуацией.esVerbo que se usa para indicar un gran esfuerzo para superar dificultades u oposición, o para enfrentarse a un problema o situación difícil.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de déployer des efforts considérables pour surmonter des difficultés ou une résistance, ou pour lutter contre un problème ou une situation.deVerb, das bezeichnet, dass jemand große Anstrengungen unternimmt, um Schwierigkeiten oder Widerstand zu überwinden, oder dass jemand gegen ein Problem oder eine Situation ankämpft.ptVerbo usado para indicar o emprego de esforço considerável para superar dificuldades ou resistência, ou para lidar com um problema ou situação difícil.zh指付出巨大努力去克服困难、阻力或应对问题、困境；也指奋力搏斗、挣扎。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على بذل جهد كبير للتغلب على صعوبات أو مقاومة، أو لمكافحة مشكلة أو موقف.

1. Make great effort B1 formal

   To try very hard to do something difficult or to overcome a problem.

   • She struggled to lift the heavy box.
   • He struggled to understand the complex theory.
   • They struggled through the storm to reach safety.

   ruПрилагать большие усилияesHacer un gran esfuerzofrfaire de grands effortsdeSich große Mühe gebenptFazer grande esforçozh努力奋斗arبذل جهد كبير

   Sinônimos: battleendeavorfightgrapplelaborstrivetoil

   Antônimos: coastsucceed

2. Fight or contend B1 formal

   To fight against someone or something, often physically or metaphorically.

   • The two wrestlers struggled for control.
   • He struggled with his conscience before making the decision.
   • The country struggled against the invading forces.

   ruБоротьсяesLuchar o contenderfrLutter, se battredeKämpfenptLutarzh斗争arكافح

   Sinônimos: battleclashcombatcontendengagefightgrapplescuffletusslewrestle

   Antônimos: capitulatesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. Have difficulty A2 informal

   To experience difficulty or hardship in a particular situation.

   • I'm struggling with this math problem.
   • She struggled to find a job after graduation.
   • They struggled financially during the recession.

   ruИспытывать трудностиesTener dificultadesfrAvoir des difficultésdeSchwierigkeiten habenptTer dificuldadezh挣扎arيواجه صعوبة

   Sinônimos: flounderlaborsufferwrestle

   Antônimos: flourishprospersucceedthrive

• struggled past participle
• struggled past simple
• struggling present participle
• struggles third person singular