strive
gb/stɹˈaɪv/ us/stɹˈaɪv/
B2
Английски
~ 6200
törekszik, küzd
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
FORMAL
1
törekszik
B2
Модел на употреба:
to strive to [do something] / strive for [something]
She always strives for excellence in her work.
Mindig a kiválóságra törekszik a munkájában.
The company strives to provide the best service possible.
A vállalat arra törekszik, hogy a lehető legjobb szolgáltatást nyújtsa.
We must strive to reduce our impact on the environment.
He has been striving for years to become a professional musician.
Teachers strive to make their classes both useful and engaging.
Примери за учащи
I strive to do my best at school.
Arra törekszem, hogy a lehető legjobban teljesítsek az iskolában.
They strive for a better life for their children.
Arra törekszenek, hogy jobb életet biztosítsanak a gyermekeiknek.
Our team strives to be on time for every meeting.
The doctor strives to help every patient.
We should all strive to be kind to others.
Честа грешка:
Learners often confuse the patterns "strive for" and "strive to". Use "strive for" before a noun ("strive for success") and "strive to" before a verb ("strive to succeed"). Another mistake is using it in very casual speech where "try hard" or just "try" sounds more natural.
Значение
Make a strong, determined effort
Колокации
strive for excellence
|strive to improve
|strive to achieve
|strive for success
|constantly strive
Синоними
endeavor (More formal and slightly less emotional; often used in written or official contexts.)
|
try hard (More informal and common in speech; focuses on effort but not always on long-term or high goals.)
Антоними
give up (Focuses on stopping effort, the opposite of continuing to strive.)
|
neglect (Suggests not giving care or effort to something that needs it, the opposite of actively working toward it.)
Теми
work
|goals
|personal_growth
|education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To work very hard and carefully to reach a goal or get something you want.
To make a very great or determined effort to achieve or obtain something, often over a long period of time.
C1
LITERARY
2
küzd
B1
Модел на употреба:
to strive against [something]
The hero continues to strive against the corrupt rulers of the land.
A hős tovább küzd az ország korrupt uralkodói ellen.
For generations, they have striven against poverty and discrimination.
Nemzedékek óta küzdenek a szegénység és a hátrányos megkülönböztetés ellen.
In his poems, he portrays humanity striving against fate.
The union leaders vowed to strive against any attempt to cut workers' rights.
Примери за учащи
The people strive against unfair laws in the story.
A történetben az emberek küzdenek az igazságtalan törvények ellen.
In the film, the characters strive against a powerful enemy.
A filmben a szereplők egy hatalmas ellenség ellen küzdenek.
They strive against many problems but do not give up.
The workers strive against low pay and bad conditions.
Значение
Struggle or contend against something
Колокации
strive against oppression
|strive against injustice
|strive against fate
Синоними
struggle (Very close in meaning; more common and can be physical, emotional, or social.)
|
contend (Formal; often used for competition or argument rather than inner struggle.)
Антоними
submit (Means to stop resisting and accept control or a situation, the opposite of actively striving against it.)
|
yield (Suggests giving way under pressure instead of continuing to struggle.)
Теми
conflict
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To fight or struggle hard against something difficult or against another person or group.
To struggle or contend vigorously against someone or something, especially an opposing force or difficulty.
Граматика
Речникова форма
strive
IPA
GB/stɹˈaɪv/
US/stɹˈaɪv/
Срички и ударение
strive (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (strive)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: strive
- 3rd Person Singular: strives
- Present Participle: striving
- Past: strived, strove
- Past Participle: striven
Семейство думи
Forms
strives
verb
striving
verb
strived
verb
strove
verb
striven
verb
Related words
striver
noun
Граматични акценти
- Irregular past participle: striven Verb
Изрази
strive for
1/stɹˈaɪv fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
Make a big effort for something
To work very hard to get or reach something you want, such as a result, level, or quality.
Примери
- Many young athletes strive for a place on the national team.
- We should all strive for a fair and just society.
- The company is striving for greater efficiency across all departments.
strive for perfection
1/stɹˈaɪv fɚ pɚfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Work hard to be perfect
To work very hard to make something perfect or without any mistakes.
Примери
- Artists often strive for perfection, even though they know it may be impossible.
- If you always strive for perfection, you may never feel satisfied with your work.
strive to
1/stɹˈaɪv tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Work very hard to do something
To make a strong, serious effort to do something, usually followed by a verb (for example, "strive to improve").
Примери
- We must strive to reduce waste wherever possible.
- She is striving to balance her work and family life.
- The school strives to create a safe environment for all students.
strive for excellence
1/stɹˈaɪv fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
formal
Work hard to be excellent
To work very hard to be as good as possible, especially in work, school, or sport.
Примери
- Our organization encourages employees to strive for excellence in everything they do.
- The team continues to strive for excellence on and off the field.
strive for excellence
2/stɹˈaɪv fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
Work hard to be the best
To try very hard to be very good at something or to do something very well.
Примери
- Our school encourages students to strive for excellence in all subjects.
- In this company, we strive for excellence in every project we take on.