strive
gb/stɹˈaɪv/ us/stɹˈaɪv/
B2
Anh
~ 6200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
formal
B2
action
1
Make a strong, determined effort
To work very hard and carefully to reach a goal or get something you want.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to strive to [do something] / strive for [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
endeavor (More formal and slightly less emotional; often used in written or official contexts.)
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try hard (More informal and common in speech; focuses on effort but not always on long-term or high goals.)
Từ trái nghĩa
give up (Focuses on stopping effort, the opposite of continuing to strive.)
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neglect (Suggests not giving care or effort to something that needs it, the opposite of actively working toward it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
strive for excellence
|strive to improve
|strive to achieve
|strive for success
|constantly strive
Chủ đề
work
|goals
|personal_growth
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She always strives for excellence in her work.
- The company strives to provide the best service possible.
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I strive to do my best at school.
- They strive for a better life for their children.
- 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.
unknown
literary
C1
action
2
Struggle or contend against something
To fight or struggle hard against something difficult or against another person or group.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to strive against [something]
Từ đồng nghĩa
struggle (Very close in meaning; more common and can be physical, emotional, or social.)
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contend (Formal; often used for competition or argument rather than inner struggle.)
Từ trái nghĩa
submit (Means to stop resisting and accept control or a situation, the opposite of actively striving against it.)
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yield (Suggests giving way under pressure instead of continuing to struggle.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
strive against oppression
|strive against injustice
|strive against fate
Chủ đề
conflict
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The hero continues to strive against the corrupt rulers of the land.
- For generations, they have striven against poverty and discrimination.
- In his poems, he portrays humanity striving against fate.
- The union leaders vowed to strive against any attempt to cut workers' rights.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The people strive against unfair laws in the story.
- In the film, the characters strive against a powerful enemy.
- They strive against many problems but do not give up.
- The workers strive against low pay and bad conditions.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
strive
IPA
GB/stɹˈaɪv/
US/stɹˈaɪv/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
strive (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (strive)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: strive
- 3rd Person Singular: strives
- Present Participle: striving
- Past: strived, strove
- Past Participle: striven
Họ từ
Forms
strives
verb
striving
verb
strived
verb
strove
verb
striven
verb
Related words
striver
noun
Điểm ngữ pháp nổi bật
- Irregular past participle: striven Verb
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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").
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Our school encourages students to strive for excellence in all subjects.
- In this company, we strive for excellence in every project we take on.