Fighting chance Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃæns

FYE-ting CHANS

UK

fˈaɪtɪŋ/ /tʃˈɑːns

FYE-ting CHAANS

释义

A 'fighting chance' is a small but real possibility of success even though the odds are against you. It’s not guaranteed, but there is hope if you try hard.

用法与细微差别

Usually implies determination and effort despite low odds. Found in both informal and formal English. Commonly used in phrases like 'have a fighting chance' or 'give someone a fighting chance.' Not used for guaranteed or effortless situations.

• Spanish: posibilidad (realista) - oportunidad (aunque difícil)
• Portuguese (BR): chance real - uma chance possível (apesar das dificuldades)
• Portuguese (PT): chance real - possibilidade (embora difícil)
• Chinese (Simplified): 一线希望 - 有可能成功的机会
• Chinese (Traditional): 一線希望 - 有可能成功的機會
• Hindi: कुछ हद तक संभावना - मुश्किल लेकिन संभव मौका
• Arabic: فرصة واقعية (ولو كانت صعبة)
• Bengali: সম্ভাবনা (কম হলেও) - লড়াকু সুযোগ
• Russian: шанс на успех (пусть и небольшой)
• Japanese: わずかな望み - 勝ち目
• Vietnamese: cơ hội mong manh - cơ hội chiến đấu
• Korean: 희박한 가능성 - 이길 희망
• Turkish: küçük de olsa bir şans
• Urdu: آخری امید - مشکل میں کامیابی کی تھوڑی امید
• Indonesian: peluang (meski kecil) - harapan tipis

例句

She has a fighting chance to win the race if she trains hard.

basic

Doctors say he has a fighting chance of recovery.

basic

The team still has a fighting chance to win the championship.

basic

Even though the storm is bad, we have a fighting chance if we stay together.

natural

Thanks to the new treatment, he finally has a fighting chance.

natural

Let’s give her a fighting chance to prove herself before making decisions.

natural