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battle

noun
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1
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a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
نبرد, پیکار, جنگ, مصاف
see also pitched battle
2
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a competition, an argument or a struggle between people or groups of people trying to win power or control
نبرد, جنگ, کارزار, مبارزه, پیکار, نزاع
She finally won her six-year battle for compensation.
They are engaged in a legal battle with their competitors.
He faces an uphill battle against a hostile press.
a battle of wits
a battle of wills
the battle of the sexes
The essay discusses the endless battle between man and nature.
The government now faces a new battle over tax increases.
3
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a determined effort that somebody makes to solve a difficult problem or succeed in a difficult situation
تلاش, تقلا, کشمکش
She finally lost her long battle against cancer.
He has fought an uphill battle against prejudice.
Her life had become a battle for survival.
the battle for human rights
his battle with alcoholism
They have been at the forefront of the battle to save the hospital.
verb
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to try very hard to achieve something difficult or to deal with something unpleasant or dangerous
مبارزه کردن, جنگیدن, تقلا کردن, کشمکش داشتن, مقابله کردن, درگیر شدن