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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.fight
那群狗为了一块骨头而争斗。
The dogs were fighting over a bone.
这两个家伙都很强壮,争斗最终以僵持不下而告终。
Two guys are equally strong. The fight ended in a standoff.
这场争斗妨碍了联合国部队履行其维和的使命。
The fighting has prevented the UN troops from fulfilling their role as peacekeepers.
- 2
v.struggle; contend/conflict (with somebody)
他内心的矛盾跟外部世界的争斗有关。
His inner conflict is related to struggles in the outer world.
从中午到晚上,争斗没有停歇。
There is a ceaseless struggle from noon to night.
权力的争斗最近不会终止。
There is no end in sight to the struggle for power.
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Word usage
- Note"争斗" is different from "斗争". "争斗" generally refers to specific behaviors against specific opponents; "斗争" can also refer to abstract behaviors, and can be used widely.