contend with 和contend against是同义词
意思都是:争斗,竞争
They had to contend with/against sickness and lack of food。
他们必须全力对付疾病及粮食的缺乏
He contended with/against his friends about trifles.
他为小事与朋友争论
追问。。。如果是竞争的话那contend for??
追答竞争仍然是一样的啊,用with或者against都可以,呵呵
比如:
Several teams are contending for (ie trying to win) the prize. 有几个队在争夺锦标.