Grapple with Meaning in English
expression
释义
To try hard to understand or deal with a difficult problem or situation.
用法与细微差别
More formal/neutral; often used for tough problems (e.g., 'grapple with a decision', 'grapple with loss'). Not physical wrestling (except rarely in literal context). Common in news, academic, or personal struggles. 'Grapple' alone can mean physically struggle, but 'grapple with' almost always means mental/emotional.
例句
He had to grapple with a tough decision about his career.
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Students often grapple with math problems in high school.
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The country must grapple with climate change.
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I’m still grappling with what happened last year.
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The team is grappling with how to move the project forward.
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Many parents grapple with balancing work and family life.
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