| 单词 | fight |
| 释义 | fight v. & n. --v (past and past part. fought) 1. intr. (often foll. by against, with) contend or struggle in war, battle, single combat, etc. 2. tr. contend with (an opponent) in this way. 3. tr. take part or engage in (a battle, war, duel, etc.). 4. tr. contend about (an issue, an election); maintain (a lawsuit, cause, etc.) against an opponent. 5. intr. campaign or strive determinedly to achieve something. 6. tr. strive to overcome (disease, fire, fear, etc.). 7. tr. make (one's way) by fighting. 8. tr. cause (cocks or dogs) to fight. 9. tr. handle (troops, a ship, etc.) in battle. --n 1. a a combat, esp. unpremeditated, between two or more persons, animals, or parties. b a boxing-match. c a battle. 2. a conflict or struggle; a vigorous effort in the face of difficulty. 3. power or inclination to fight (has no fight left; showed fight). Phrases and idioms fight back 1. counter-attack. 2. suppress (one's feelings, tears, etc.). fight down suppress (one's feelings, tears, etc.). fight for 1. fight on behalf of. 2. fight to secure (a thing). fighting chair US a fixed chair on a boat for use when catching large fish. fighting chance an opportunity of succeeding by great effort. fighting fish (in full Siamese fighting fish) a freshwater fish, Betta splendens, native to Thailand, the males of which sometimes kill each other during fights for territory. fighting fit fit enough to fight; at the peak of fitness. fighting fund money raised to support a campaign. fighting-top Naut. a circular gun-platform high on a warship's mast. fighting words colloq. words indicating a willingness to fight. fight off repel with effort. fight out (usu. fight it out) settle (a dispute etc.) by fighting. fight shy of avoid; be unwilling to approach (a person, task, etc.). make a fight of it (or put up a fight) offer resistance. Etymology: OE feohtan, feoht(e), f. WG |
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