1 [C,U] a fight, especially between armies in a war 战斗;战役:
the battle of Trafalgar特拉法尔加战役to die/be killed in battle阵亡
2 [C] a battle (with sb) (for sth) a competition, argument or fight between people or groups of people trying to win power or control (为权力)竞争,争论,争斗:
a legal battle for custody of the children一场争夺孩子监护权的官司
3 [C] [usu.sing] a battle (against/for sth) a determined effort to solve a difficult problem or to succeed in a difficult situation (与困境的)搏斗,拚搏,奋斗:
After three years she lost her battle against cancer.她跟癌症搏斗三年之后去世。
a losing battle→LOSE
battle²
/ˈbætl ||; ˈbætḷ/verb
[I] battle (with/against sb/sth) (for sth);battle (on) to try very hard to achieve sth difficult or to deal with sth unpleasant or dangerous 苦斗;奋斗;拚搏:
Mark is battling with his maths homework.马克正费力地做数学作业。The little boat battled against the wind.小船与风搏斗。The two brothers were battling for control of the family business.兄弟俩正争夺家庭生意的控制权。Life is hard at the moment but we're battling on.目前生活艰苦,但我们正在奋力苦撑。