fights; fought /ˈfɑːt/ ; fighting fights; fought /ˈfɑːt/ ; fighting Learner's definition of FIGHT
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a : to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat战斗;打仗;打斗 [no object]
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The soldiers fought bravely.士兵们勇敢地战斗。
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When he was young he was always fighting.年轻时他总是打架。
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He fought like a tiger.他战斗起来像老虎一样威猛。
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The U.S. and Germany fought in World Wars I and II.美国和德国曾在第一次世界大战和第二次世界大战中交战。
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often + against [+ object]
b [+ object] : to be involved in (a battle, struggle, etc.)进行(战斗、斗争等) 2
[no object] : to argue in an angry way争吵 3
[no object] : to try hard to do something that is difficult努力奋斗;努力争取 4
a : to work hard to defeat, end, or prevent something(努力)战胜,消除,防止 [no object]
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b [+ object] : to struggle against (something)与…斗争 5
[+ object] : to try not to be affected by (a feeling, urge, etc.)竭力控制(感情、冲动等) 6
: to participate in the sport of boxing参加拳击运动 [no object]
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fight back
[phrasal verb] 1
: to attack or try to defeat someone who is attacking or trying to defeat you反击;反攻 2
: to make a new effort against an opponent回击 — see also fightback 3
◊ Someone who is fighting back tears is trying very hard not to cry.强忍住泪水
fight fire with fire
: to fight against an opponent by using the same methods or weapons that the opponent uses以牙还牙
fight for
[phrasal verb] 1 fight for (something)
: to fight in support of (something)为…而战;为…而奋斗 2
: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)争取;争夺;为争取…而斗争 -
The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.这个队正在争夺季后赛的席位。
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The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.两支军队彻夜争夺要塞的控制权。
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We are fighting for our rights as citizens.我们在为争取公民的权利而斗争。
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They had to fight for survival.他们不得不为生存而拼搏。
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When they brought him to the hospital, he was fighting for breath. [=he was struggling to breathe]他们把他送到医院时,他呼吸困难。
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Her condition is very serious. She's fighting for her life. [=she is struggling to survive; she is in danger of dying]她的情况很严重,正在死亡线上挣扎。
fight it out
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: to be in a fight发生冲突;打架 2
: to end a dispute by fighting or arguing以搏斗(或争论)方式解决
fight like cats and dogs
(chiefly US) informal or British fight like cat and dog
: to fight or argue a lot or in a very forceful and angry way激烈冲突(或争吵)
fight off
[phrasal verb] fight (someone or something) off or fight off (someone or something)
: to defend yourself against (someone or something) by fighting or struggling : to avoid being harmed or overcome by (someone or something) by fighting or struggling击退;竭力避免
fight on
[phrasal verb]
: to continue fighting继续战斗;继续斗争
fight the good fight
: to try very hard to do what is right(为正义而)努力奋斗,抗争
fight with
[phrasal verb] 1 fight with (someone or something)
: to fight against (someone or something)与…争斗;与…争吵 -
He fought with his wife over/about money.他与妻子在钱的问题上发生了争吵。
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The U.S. fought with Germany in World Wars I and II.美国曾在第一次世界大战和第二次世界大战中与德国交战。
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He fought with several worthy opponents.他和几个优秀的对手较量过。
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: to fight on the same side as (someone or something)与…并肩作战 3
: to fight by using (something, such as a weapon)用(武器等)战斗
fight your way
: to move forward or make progress by pushing, fighting, or struggling奋力前行
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adjective — see also fighting chance at 1chance ◊ Fighting words are angry or insulting words that are likely to cause a fight.挑衅的言辞
◊ In U.S. English, someone who is fighting mad is angry enough to fight.(美国英语)狂怒,暴怒
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noun [noncount] 2 fight /ˈfaɪt/ noun
plural fights
plural fights
Learner's definition of FIGHT
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[count] : a violent physical struggle between opponents搏斗;打架;打斗 -
A fight broke out in the bar.酒吧内发生了一起斗殴事件。
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a bar fight酒吧内的打斗
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a street fight街头斗殴
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a knife fight [=a fight using knives]持刀斗殴
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When he was young he was always getting into fights.他年轻时总是打架。
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It would be foolish to pick a fight [=start a fight] with that guy.与那个家伙打架,简直太蠢了。
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a pillow fight [=a playful fight using pillows as weapons]枕头大战
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a food fight [=a playful fight in which people throw food at each other]互掷食物打闹
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a snowball fight打雪仗
— see also bullfight, dogfight, firefight, fistfight, gunfight 2
[count] : an argument or quarrel争吵;争论 3
[count] : a boxing match拳击比赛 — see also prizefight 4
[count] : a struggle to achieve a goal or to defeat something or someone斗争;捍卫 -
We didn't win, but at least we put up a good fight.我们没有获胜,但至少我们打了一场漂亮仗。
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They are leading/joining the fight against cancer.他们在引领/参与抗击癌症的斗争。
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the fight to defeat cancer战胜癌症的斗争
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He's in the fight of his political life in this election.他在捍卫自己在本轮选举中的政治生命。
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She's in a fight for her life. [=she is struggling to stay alive]她在生死线上挣扎。
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[noncount] : a willingness to fight嗜斗性;斗志