strive: [ straiv ]
v. (strove,striven;strived,strived) 努力,奋斗,力争
例句与用法:
1. He strove for recognition as an artist.
他为获得艺术家的声誉而奋斗.

2. I strive automatically to bring the world into harmony with my own nature.
我机械地努力使这世界跟自己的性情协调一致.

3. The scientists strive for a breakthrough in cancer research.
科学家们力争在癌症研究方面有个突破.

4. Strive to build China into a powerful socialist country!
为把中国建成社会主义强国而奋斗!

意思：为……而奋斗,为……而努力
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