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Struggle along Meaning in English

expression

ˈstɹəɡəɫ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
STRUH-guhl uh-LAWNG
stɹˈʌɡəl/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
struh-GUHL uhl-ONG

释义

To keep going or continue doing something, but with difficulty or effort, often due to challenges or lack of resources.

用法与细微差别

This is an informal, phrasal verb mainly used about people or things continuing despite hardship. Often used for life situations ('struggle along on a small salary'), health ('struggle along after surgery'), or any ongoing effort with difficulty. Not usually used for sudden or dramatic efforts.

例句

Many people struggle along on a small salary.

basic

After the operation, she had to struggle along for several weeks.

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The old car just struggled along until it finally broke down.

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We're just trying to struggle along until things get better.

natural

If we keep struggling along like this, we’ll burn out.

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Business was bad, but they managed to struggle along through the tough times.

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