争取

zhēng qǔ

HSK 5

Meaning

to fight for
to strive for
to win over

Definition

努力求取；力求获得或实现。

To strive for; to fight for; to win over.

Usage

常用于表达通过努力达到某个目标或获得某物，也可用于说服他人。

Often used to express making efforts to achieve a goal or obtain something, also used to persuade others.

Examples

1 我们要争取时间完成工作。 (We must strive to finish the work on time.)
2 她正在争取升职的机会。 (She is striving for the opportunity of promotion.)
3 他们争取到了更多的投资。 (They won over more investment.)
4 我们应争取和平解决争端。 (We should strive for a peaceful resolution of the dispute.)
5 他努力争取群众的支持。 (He worked hard to win over the support of the masses.)

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