1 [C,U] a fight, especially between armies in a war 战斗；战役: the battle of Trafalgar 特拉法尔加战役to die/be killed in battle 阵亡

2 [C] a battle (with sb) (for sth) a competition, argument or fight between people or groups of people trying to win power or control （为权力）竞争，争论，争斗: a legal battle for custody of the children 一场争夺孩子监护权的官司

3 [C] [usu.sing] a battle (against/for sth) a determined effort to solve a difficult problem or to succeed in a difficult situation （与困境的）搏斗，拚搏，奋斗: After three years she lost her battle against cancer. 她跟癌症搏斗三年之后去世。