Battle against Meaning in English
expression
ˈbætəɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
BAT-uhl uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
bˈætəl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
BAT-uhl uh-GENST
Definition
To try very hard to defeat something or someone, especially difficult problems or strong opponents; to fight against something.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (war, sports) and figuratively (illness, habits, injustice). Often followed by the problem/opponent: 'battle against cancer', 'battle against corruption.' More formal than 'fight against.'
Spanish: luchar contra - combatir contraPortuguese (BR): lutar contra - combaterPortuguese (PT): lutar contra - combaterChinese (Simplified): 对抗 - 与...作斗争Chinese (Traditional): 對抗 - 與...作鬥爭Hindi: के खिलाफ लड़ाई करनाArabic: يُحارب ضد - يكافح ضدBengali: (এর) বিরুদ্ধে লড়াই করা - (এর) বিরুদ্ধে সংগ্রাম করাRussian: бороться против - сражаться противJapanese: ～と戦う - ～に立ち向かうVietnamese: chiến đấu chống lại - đấu tranh chống lạiKorean: ~에 맞서 싸우다 - ~에 대항하다Turkish: -e karşı savaşmak - -e karşı mücadele etmekUrdu: کے خلاف لڑناIndonesian: bertarung melawan - memerangi
Example Sentences
Many doctors battle against diseases every day.
basic
People must battle against injustice in society.
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We need to battle against air pollution.
basic
After his diagnosis, Mark began to battle against cancer with determination.
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The team will have to battle against stronger opponents in the final.
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I'm trying to battle against my bad habits, but it's not easy.
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