Fight against Meaning in English
expression
ˈfaɪt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
FYTE uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
fˈaɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
FYTE ug-ENST
Definición
To try to stop or defeat something or someone, usually something bad like an illness, injustice, or an enemy.
Uso & Matices
Used in both literal (physical conflict) and figurative (illness, problems) senses. Often used in campaigns ('fight against cancer'). Common preposition: 'fight against' not 'fight with' (which can mean 'alongside' or 'argue'). Mostly neutral register.
Spanish: luchar contra - combatirPortuguese (BR): lutar contra - combaterPortuguese (PT): lutar contra - combaterChinese (Simplified): 对抗 - 抵抗Chinese (Traditional): 對抗 - 抵抗Hindi: के खिलाफ लड़नाArabic: يقاتل ضد - يحاربBengali: বিরুদ্ধে লড়াই করা - মোকাবিলা করাRussian: бороться против - сражаться противJapanese: ～に対して闘う - ～に立ち向かうVietnamese: chống lại - đấu tranh chốngKorean: 맞서 싸우다 - ~에 대항하다Turkish: -e karşı mücadele etmek - savaşmakUrdu: کے خلاف لڑناIndonesian: melawan - berjuang melawan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
We must fight against pollution to protect our planet.
basic
Doctors fight against many diseases every day.
basic
They fight against injustice in their community.
basic
It's not easy to fight against your own fears.
natural
She has always fought against unfair rules at work.
natural
If we all fight against hate, things will change.
natural