1(教材P64)When I started studying German, it was a struggle.
当我开始学习德语时,这可是一件难事。
◎struggle n.& vi.斗争;奋斗;搏斗
struggle for... 努力争取……;为……而斗争
struggle against/with... 与……做斗争
struggle to do sth. 努力做某事
struggle to one's feet 挣扎着站起来
[佳句] Despite his terrible injuries, the man wouldn't give up the struggle for life.尽管受了严重的伤,那人仍不愿放弃为生存而斗争。