争取 zhēngqǔ to fight for
to fight for; to strive for; to win over
怎么记住“争取”: 争 contend + 取 acquire = to fight for.
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用法
- Verb meaning to strive to obtain or achieve something: 争取时间 (race to gain time), 争取机会 (fight for an opportunity).
- Very common pattern: 争取 + verb phrase, meaning to try one's best to do something - 我们争取按时完成 (we'll do our best to finish on time).
- Implies effort against some difficulty or competition, stronger than plain 想要 (want) or 希望 (hope).