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.
