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词汇 contend with
释义
Phr V
contend with
contends, contending, contended
contend with sth
to have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
Teachers have to contend with a growing use of drugs in schools.Both teams had to contend with icy rain and a strong wind during the match.
phrasecontend with
contend with sth if you have to contend with a problem or a difficult situation you have to deal with ithave to contend with sth The Prime Minister has to contend with constant criticism from members of his own party. People who live near the stadium have to contend with crowds and damage to their cars.have sth to contend with She's had a lot to contend with during the last few weeks. No wonder she's stressed. SIMILAR TO: deal with

contend with (someone or something)

1. To compete against someone. Andy hasn't trained enough to contend with other swimmers his age. If you push him to enter this race, he'll just end up disappointed.
2. To struggle against or work to solve a problem or issue. I'm not ready to contend with that problem just yet—I need coffee first. How can we contend with these huge financial losses and still stay in business?

contend with someone (for something)

 and contend (with someone) for something
to fight someone for something; to compete with someone to win something. I don't want to have to contend with Sally for the award. I don't want to have to contend for the job with Ed.
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