reach for

greifen nach

Die Hand oder den Arm nach etwas ausstrecken, um es zu nehmen oder zu berühren.

In einfachem Englisch: To move your hand or arm toward something because you want to take or touch it.

• He reached for his cup.
• She reached for the book on the top shelf.
• Why are you reaching for my phone?

So benutzt man es: reach for someone/something (She reached for my hand.)

Synonyme: stretch for

Häufige Wendungen: reach for something, reach for someone, reach for help

streben nach, anstreben

Versuchen, etwas Gewünschtes zu erreichen, besonders ein schwieriges oder ehrgeiziges Ziel.

In einfachem Englisch: To try to achieve something you want, especially a difficult or ambitious goal.

• She is reaching for success.
• The team reached for a higher standard of care.
• We encourage students to reach for their dreams.

So benutzt man es: reach for something (Young athletes should reach for their highest goals.)

Synonyme: aim for, strive for, aspire to

Häufige Wendungen: reach for success, reach for excellence, reach for greatness