| 单词 | battle |
| 释义 | battleWord family nounbattlerbattlebusbattledressbattle fatiguebattlefieldbattleplanebattleshipbattle Military bat·tle1 /ˈbætl/ ●●● W2 noun [countableC] 1 PMfight 打仗 a fight between opposing armies, groups of ships, groups of people etc, especially one that is part of a larger war 〔尤指大型战争中的〕战斗，战役 the Battle of Trafalgar 特拉法尔加战役 in battle Her son was killed in battle. 她儿子在战斗中阵亡。 into battle a knight riding into battle 策马上战场的一名骑士 battle between battles between government forces and the rebels 政府军和叛军之间的战斗 a pitched battle (=a long and serious battle) between police and drug gangs ► see thesaurus at war 警方和贩毒团伙之间的一场激战 2 competition/argument 竞争/争论COMPETE WITH/TRY TO BEAT a situation in which opposing groups or people compete or argue with each other when trying to achieve success or control 较量，竞争，斗争；争论 a long-running legal battle 一场旷日持久的法律争讼 battle for a battle for custody of their children 子女监护权之争 battle between a fierce ratings battle between rival TV stations 相互竞争的电视台之间一场激烈的收视率大战 battle with an ongoing battle with my mother about eating properly 我和母亲有关合理饮食的持续争论 3 change bad situation 改变境遇FIGHT FOR OR AGAINST something an attempt to solve a difficult problem or change an unpleasant situation 奋斗，抗争 battle against a battle against the racism of the school system 一场反对学校种族歧视的斗争 battle with a long battle with lung cancer 与肺癌的长期抗争 battle for Scientology has fought long battles for acceptance as a religion. 科学论派为使人们承认它是一种宗教而进行了长期的斗争。 4 be half the battle DIFFICULTto be a difficult or important part of what you have to do 是（完成某事）的关键（最艰难阶段） Just getting an interview is half the battle. 只要得到面试机会就等于成功了一半。 Examples from the Corpus be half the battle• And as the Reidys said, finding a family-friendly company is half the battle.• Just getting an interview is half the battle.• Getting Jeff to listen to me is half the battle.• Media mavens contend that the visual comparison of the two men side by side is half the battle.• Relishing the state is half the battle towards a good life, for everyone. 5 a battle of wits INTELLIGENTa situation in which opposing sides try to win by using their intelligence 智慧的较量，斗智 A good mystery story is a battle of wits between author and reader. 好的悬疑故事是作者和读者之间智慧的较量。 6 battle of wills a situation in which opposing sides refuse to change what they want, in the hope that the other side will decide to change first 意志的较量 a battle of wills between teacher and student 师生之间意志的较量 Examples from the Corpus battle of wills• Instead I was getting myself into an increasingly confrontational situation, a battle of wills, with the Director of Coaching.• A battle of wills, no less, between pursuer and prey.• This follows whispers of an alleged battle of wills with manager Don Mackay.• After two days even the smallest decision could become an exhausting battle of wills.• A drawn-out battle of wills began, with my having to stone-wall both in London and on visits to Moscow.• The battle of wills between them forms the backbone of the story.• In fact, their battle of wills is escalating. 7 do battle (with somebody) FIGHT FOR OR AGAINST somethingto argue with someone or fight against someone （与某人）争论[斗争] She walked into the room with her eyes blazing, ready to do battle. 她眼里燃着怒火走进房间，一副随时准备吵架的样子。 Examples from the Corpus do battle (with somebody)• I wanted them to get up on their hind legs and do battle.• On certain nights all the ghosts do battle and the distant echoes of their screams and war-cries are born on the wind.• And under the plate, among the spinning wheels, diamonds and rubies do battle against friction.• A chapter from Harrogate came down to do battle in Bedale.• Such doubts energized the smaller community of demographic revisionists, who emerged to do battle with their Malthusian brethren.• The citizens group said they are prepared to do battle with City Hall over the passage of the bill.• The 49ers at this time of the year reload and get ready to do battle.• The Sandinistas were forced into a temporary retreat but returned later with reinforcements to do battle in the streets.• The hero, a knight named Peter Loschy, went to do battle with the dragon. 8 fight your own battles to argue with someone, or compete in a difficult situation, without having help from other people – used to show approval 独力应付挑战〔含褒义〕 It’s all right, Mum. I can fight my own battles. 没关系，妈妈，我自己能应付。 Examples from the Corpus fight your own battles• We invaded Ireland and fought our own battles there.• Surely it is better for the townsfolk themselves to develop the necessary skills to fight their own battles?• She has a talent for playing modern women who must find the inner strength to fight their own battles. 9. the battle of the sexes RELATIONSHIPthe relationship between men and women when it is considered as a fight for power 两性的较量〔指争夺权力〕 Examples from the Corpus the battle of the sexes• Plants do not escape the battle of the sexes. 10. the battle of the bulge the act of trying to lose weight – used humorously 反肥战，减肥之战〔幽默用法〕 Examples from the Corpus the battle of the bulge• In 1944, the Battle of the Bulge was fought.• He was with Patton during the Battle of the Bulge. COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: an attempt to solve a difficult problem or change an unpleasant situation 奋斗，抗争 verbs fight a battle (also wage a battle formal) 斗争，作战 The police are fighting a tough battle against crime. 警方正在和犯罪活动进行艰苦的斗争。 nMany areas around here are waging a constant battle against vandalism. win a battle 打赢一场仗 It’s essential to win the battle against inflation. 必须打胜抑制通货膨胀这场战斗。 lose a battle 输掉一场仗 a brave little girl who lost her battle against cancer 没能战胜癌症的勇敢小女孩 nface a battle adjectivesPaul faces a frantic battle to be fit for the match in November. a long/lengthy battle 旷日持久的斗争 his long battle with alcoholism 他与酗酒所作的长期斗争 an uphill battle (=one that is very difficult) 艰苦的斗争 For most people losing weight is an uphill battle. 对大多数人而言，减肥是一场艰苦的斗争。 a tough/hard battle 艰难的斗争 He faces a tough battle to prove his innocence. 他为证明自己清白而面临一场艰难的斗争。 a constant battle 持续的战斗 As a student, life was a constant battle against debt. 学生时期的生活就是不停地应付债务。 a losing battle (=one that is going to fail) 无成功希望的斗争 She was fighting a losing battle to stop herself from crying. 她极力忍住不哭却只是徒劳。 Examples from the Corpus battle• Growing in the most sinister manner, it is embedded in a battle scene taking place across the River Nile.• This was like a general who had lost a battle or some important territory being disciplined or shot.• a battle between rival gangs• It has implied that where ideological commitments are involved a distinction may be made between relatively easy gestures and hard administrative battles.• So the Task Force sped on toward its goal, every ship now tense and ready for battle.• Jellicoe and his battle fleet were still well to the north.• King Olaf died in battle, in 1030.• Lyndon Johnson first sent U.S. combat troops into battle in March 1965.• Now just kick the tyres, light the fires and leap off unarmed into battle.• a long and costly legal battle• Panting and snorting like a mad battle steed that has lost its rider, the masterless ocean overruns the globe.• a naval battle in the North Sea• About 200 students fought pitched battles with police during the demonstrations.• He was killed in a street battle in 1998.• She loved the chase and the battle and her freedom.• The French lost the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.• The President is fully committed to the battle against the drug traffickers.• They now have a good chance of winning the battle against violence and drugs in the community.• the Battle of the Somme• The battle against racial discrimination is not over.• the Battle of Bunker Hill in battle• Sargent Merriman was killed in battle in 1943. legal battle• Raines retained Abner Burnett of Midland, and the two squared off for a legal battle.• The agreement effectively ends a bitter legal battle in two states between Mrs Harriman and the heirs.• The developer, in turn, sued the city and Pilachowski, setting off a lengthy legal battle.• However, after a prolonged legal battle, Fleiss said she is ready to end her standoff with state authorities.• The legal battle has not ended.• The ruling came at the end of a five-year legal battle between a divorced couple that cost £840,000.• It's the latest stage in a nine-year legal battle over alleged building defects. battle against• the battle against drug and alcohol abuse Military battle2 ●○○ verb 1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]FIGHT FOR OR AGAINST something to try very hard to achieve something that is difficult or dangerous （与…）斗争，（与…）搏斗 Firefighters battled the flames. 消防员与烈火搏斗。 battle against/with She had battled against cancer. 她曾与癌症抗争。 battle for a pressure group battling for better schools 为改善学校条件而斗争的压力团体 battle to do something Doctors battled to save his life. 医生奋力挽救他的生命。 2 battle it out COMPETE WITH/TRY TO BEATto keep fighting or opposing each other until one person or team wins 决一胜负 Sixteen teams will battle it out. 将有16支球队参加角逐。 Examples from the Corpus battle it out• Phil Gramm all battling it out for second-and third-place showings.• The Yankees and the Red Soxs are battling it out for the championship.• For the Sunday the pros would be on their own, battling it out for the first prize of £500,000.• They showed no sign of brotherly love as they battled it out for the runner-up spot before the record crowd.• This is why bodies exist, rather than separate replicators still battling it out in the primordial soup.• In Atlanta, 12 teams will be battling it out in two divisions.• From their earliest days they were battling it out - sometimes for the same parts. 3. [intransitiveI] literaryPMFIGHT to take part in a fight or war 参战，作战 Examples from the Corpus battle• Lindsey found herself battling against an almost overwhelming and totally illogical desire to run her fingers through its neatness.• Detectives are convinced 30-year-old Elizabeth battled bravely for her life and tried to escape by fleeing in her boyfriend's four-wheel-drive truck.• Starring newcomer Johnny Depp, it was about four young cops who battled high school crime.• Fighting between the Mujahideen has taken as much effort as battling the demoralised government forces.• Now Haley is also battling the flu. battle against/with• In this play, the king and his army do battle with a larger force representing ambitious elements in the church.• You control our heroine Jill as she battles with different creatures in her search for weapons, gems and health giving food.• Minorities must still battle against discrimination.• Independence and transcending childhood require personality development, not becoming better at a particular task, or doing battle with external difficulties.• If he had drunk from it, the wounds received in his last dreadful battle against his nephew Mordred would have healed.• After a long battle with the local council, she was finally taken to court and fined £800.• The City bought the property under eminent domain proceedings after a protracted battle with the owner.• The Mullahs nest great battle with the Shah came over his White Revolution in the early 1960's.• The police did not only employ the law of criminal procedure in their tactical battle against the striking miners. (1200-1300) Old French bataille, from Late Latin battalia “fighting”, from Latin battuere “to hit” |
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