struggle for
[ˈstrʌɡəl fɔr]
verb (phrasal verb)
lutar por; lutar contra; esforçar-se por
1. To make forceful or violent efforts to get free from restraint or constriction
The prisoner struggled for his freedom.
O prisioneiro lutava pela sua liberdade.
2. To have difficulty handling or coping with something
She struggles for breath after climbing the stairs.
Ela tem dificuldade para respirar depois de subir as escadas.
3. To strive or make efforts towards achieving a goal
They have been struggling for equality for decades.
Eles têm lutado pela igualdade há décadas.
4. To move with difficulty or effort
He struggled for balance on the icy path.
Ele se esforçou para manter o equilíbrio no caminho gelado.
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