battle /ˈbætl/ I. n.［c］ 战役，战斗，斗争： The battle continued for hours.战斗持续了好几个小时。‖II. vi.斗争，战斗： They battled with /against the winds and waves. 他们与风浪搏斗。 He battled for his life.他为生存而战斗。