fight for
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: To struggle to achieve or defend something
为争取或捍卫某事而奋斗
Luchar por conseguir o defender algo
〜のために戦う、奮闘する
~을 위해 싸우다, 분투하다
To work hard or struggle to get or keep something important.
为获得或保持某个重要的东西而努力奋斗。
Esforzarse o luchar para obtener o mantener algo importante.
重要なものを獲得または守るために懸命に努力すること。
중요한 것을 얻거나 지키기 위해 힘써 노력하거나 투쟁하는 것.
Base verb: fight
Particle: for
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- She's fighting for her rights. 她在为自己的权利而斗争Está luchando por sus derechos彼女は自分の権利のために戦っている그녀는 자신의 권리를 위해 싸우고 있다.
- They fought for independence. 他们为独立而战Lucharon por la independencia彼らは独立のために戦った그들은 독립을 위해 싸웠다.
- Fight for what you believe in. 为你所信仰的东西而奋斗Lucha por lo que crees自分が信じるもののために戦いなさい자신이 믿는 것을 위해 싸워라.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: rights, causes, determination
Tone: passionate
✓ Do Say
- Fight for it为之奋斗luchar por elloそれのために戦う끝까지 싸워
Origin & History
From literally fighting to obtain something.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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