strive

努力する、励む

何かを達成しようと、長く一生懸命に取り組む。

やさしい英語で： To try very hard over time to achieve something.

• We strive to do our best.
• She strove to improve her English.
• All members should strive for a fair solution.

使い方： strive to do something (We strive to give every customer good service.); strive for something (She strives for excellence in everything she does.)

類義語： try hard, endeavor

よく使う表現： strive for something, strive to improve, strive toward something

争う、戦う

けんかや意見の対立で、人や物事と争う。

やさしい英語で： To struggle against someone or something in a fight or disagreement.

• They strove against a powerful enemy.
• The rivals continued to strive for control.
• He strives with those who oppose him.

使い方： strive against someone/something (They strove against forces far stronger than their own.); strive with someone (The brothers strove with each other for power.)

類義語： contend, struggle

よく使う表現： strive against something, strive with someone