struggling
struggling — 形容詞
1. trying hard to succeed despite serious problems or a lack of success so far
掙扎的
雖有困難仍努力求成功的
trying hard to succeed despite serious problems or a lack of success so far
The struggling bookstore stayed open late to attract more customers.
這家掙扎中的書店為了吸引更多顧客而延長營業時間。
struggling + noun describing a business
Wei enrolled in a special program for struggling readers at the local library.
Wei 報名了當地圖書館為閱讀困難學童開設的特別課程。
struggling + noun describing a person
Donations helped keep the struggling community centre open through the winter.
捐款協助這間苦苦支撐的社區中心撐過冬天。
A struggling farmer in the region had to sell half of his land last year.
該地區一位掙扎求生的農民去年不得不賣掉一半土地。
- failing
stronger and more negative than 'struggling'; suggests collapse is imminent
- floundering
suggests confusion and lack of direction, not just financial or academic difficulty
- thriving
doing very well and growing
- prospering
succeeding financially or in general
文法句型
struggling + noun
用法筆記
Almost always placed before the noun it modifies, not after a linking verb. You say 'a struggling business', not 'the business is struggling' — though the verb form is fine for predicative use.
struggling — 動詞
1. using a lot of physical or mental energy to deal with a difficult situation or t
奮力；努力
耗費大量心力應對困難
using a lot of physical or mental energy to deal with a difficult situation or to achieve something
The mountaineers were struggling against strong winds as they climbed the final ridge.
登山者攀爬最後一道稜線時，奮力對抗強風。
struggling + against + noun (adversity)
Aisha spent months struggling to finish her thesis before the university deadline.
Aisha 花了幾個月努力趕在學校截止日前完成論文。
struggling + to-infinitive
New parents often find themselves struggling with a lack of sleep and a tight budget.
新手爸媽常常發現自己在缺乏睡眠和預算緊縮的情況下苦苦撐著。
The rescue team kept struggling through the mud to reach the stranded hikers.
救援隊持續奮力穿越泥濘，前往受困的健行者所在之處。
Having missed the earlier bus, Kenji was struggling to get to the airport on time.
錯過前一班車後，Kenji 拼命努力要準時趕到機場。
- coasting
moving forward without effort
文法句型
struggling + to-infinitive
struggling + with/against/for + noun
用法筆記
The preposition after 'struggling' changes the focus: 'with' introduces the problem itself, 'against' introduces an opposing force, and 'for' introduces the goal.
常見錯誤
2. pulling, pushing, or carrying something that is heavy or stuck and hard to move
費力移動
推拉搬運沈重或卡住的物品
pulling, pushing, or carrying something that is heavy or stuck and hard to move
Diego was struggling with a suitcase that was far too heavy for one person to lift.
Diego 正費力地搬著一只一個人根本抬不動的過重行李箱。
struggling with + physical object
The movers struggled to get the old piano through the narrow hallway.
搬家工人費了好大力氣才把那台舊鋼琴搬過狹窄的走廊。
struggled to + verb of moving
Olga struggled with the stuck window until it finally slid open with a loud creak.
Olga 使勁拉那扇卡住的窗戶，最後窗戶吱的一聲滑開了。
A young deer was struggling in the deep snow near the edge of the forest.
一頭小鹿在森林邊緣的厚雪中掙扎著。
文法句型
struggling + with + noun phrase
struggling + preposition + noun phrase
常見錯誤
3. using physical force against someone while trying to take something from them, o
爭奪；扭打
與人用武力搶奪物品或脫身
using physical force against someone while trying to take something from them, or to free yourself from their hold
Two children were struggling over a toy truck in the sandbox at the park.
兩個孩子在公園沙坑裡搶一台玩具卡車。
struggling over + object competed for
Tariq struggled with the thief for control of his bag outside the train station.
Tariq 在火車站外與小偷扭打，試圖奪回自己的包包。
struggling with + person + for + object
The security guard and the intruder struggled briefly before help arrived.
警衛和闖入者短暫扭打，隨後支援趕到。
A fisherman who fell overboard struggled to free himself from the tangled netting.
一名落海的漁夫掙扎著想從纏住自己的漁網中脫身。
文法句型
struggling + with + person + for + thing
常見錯誤
4. experiencing a situation where you are not achieving the results you want, espec
苦撐；陷入困境
無法達到預期成果（事業、學業等）
experiencing a situation where you are not achieving the results you want, especially in business, studies, or health
The restaurant has been struggling to attract enough diners since the new road closed access.
自從新道路封閉了通道後，這家餐廳一直難以吸引足夠的客人。
struggling + to-infinitive for lack of success
After losing three major clients, the small design firm was struggling to pay its staff.
失去三家大客戶後，這家小型設計公司連支付員工薪水都很吃力。
Amina's grandfather was struggling with his health after the long stay in hospital.
Amina 的祖父在長期住院後健康狀況一直不佳。
Many small coffee shops are struggling to compete against the big chain stores.
許多小咖啡店難以與大型連鎖店競爭。
- failing
stronger and more final; 'struggling' implies there is still a chance of recovery
- foundering
suggests complete collapse is about to happen; more dramatic than 'struggling'
- thriving
growing and doing very well
- succeeding
achieving the desired results
文法句型
be struggling + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (MAKE GREAT EFFORT), this sense emphasises the LACK of success rather than the effort itself. The effort may still be present, but the focus is on the failing outcome.
常見錯誤
struggling — 名詞
1. a situation in which two or more people or groups use physical force against eac
搏鬥；衝突
雙方用武力對抗的場面
a situation in which two or more people or groups use physical force against each other
A brief struggle broke out between the two drivers after the minor car accident.
兩位駕駛在輕微車禍後短暫扭打了起來。
struggle + broke out + between
The security footage showed a short struggle for the woman's handbag at the bus stop.
監視器畫面拍到有人在公車站搶奪那名女子的手提包。
struggle + for + object
The police report mentioned bruises on his arms from the struggle with the escaping suspect.
警方報告指出他手臂上的瘀傷是與逃跑嫌犯搏鬥造成的。
No one was hurt in the struggle, but the classroom chairs were knocked over.
雖然扭打中沒人受傷，但教室裡的椅子都被撞倒了。
文法句型
a struggle + between/with + people
struggle + for + object
2. something that requires a lot of physical or mental effort to achieve or overcom
奮鬥；艱難
需要耗費大量心力的事
something that requires a lot of physical or mental effort to achieve or overcome
Getting the old car up the hill was a real struggle for the small engine.
對那台小引擎來說，把老舊轎車開上山丘真是一大考驗。
a struggle for + noun
For the elderly woman, climbing the stairs to her third-floor flat was a daily struggle.
對那位老婦人而言，爬樓梯到三樓的公寓是每天的苦差事。
Learning Chinese characters proved to be a struggle for the newly arrived exchange students.
學習中文字對新來的交換學生來說是一大挑戰。
The family's struggle against poverty lasted many years before their business finally took off.
這個家庭與貧窮的奮鬥持續了許多年，直到事業終於有了起色。
Making ends meet on a single income became an increasing struggle for the young parents.
對這對年輕父母來說，靠一份收入維持生計變得越來越困難。
- breeze
informal; something that is very easy
- walk in the park
idiom; something very easy to do
文法句型
a struggle + to-infinitive
struggle + with/against + noun
用法筆記
Often found in the pattern 'it is a struggle + to-infinitive', highlighting how difficult a task is for someone.