"contend against" 怎么发音
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
释义
To try hard to defeat, overcome, or deal with someone or something, often in a difficult or competitive situation.
IPA 音标
美式英语
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
英式英语
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
简化发音
美式
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
英式
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
语境中听
The team had to contend against strong opponents.
We must contend against many challenges.
He contended against his illness for years.
Small businesses often have to contend against larger companies in the market.