strive

sich bemühen, streben

Sich über längere Zeit sehr anstrengen, um etwas zu erreichen.

In einfachem Englisch: To try very hard over time to achieve something.

• We strive to do our best.
• She strove to improve her English.
• All members should strive for a fair solution.

So benutzt man es: strive to do something (We strive to give every customer good service.); strive for something (She strives for excellence in everything she does.)

Synonyme: try hard, endeavor

Häufige Wendungen: strive for something, strive to improve, strive toward something

kämpfen, ringen

In einem Kampf oder Streit gegen jemanden oder etwas kämpfen.

In einfachem Englisch: To struggle against someone or something in a fight or disagreement.

• They strove against a powerful enemy.
• The rivals continued to strive for control.
• He strives with those who oppose him.

So benutzt man es: strive against someone/something (They strove against forces far stronger than their own.); strive with someone (The brothers strove with each other for power.)

Synonyme: contend, struggle

Häufige Wendungen: strive against something, strive with someone