(每日一词）strive

Strive /straɪv/ v. （尤指长期或不畏艰难地）努力，奋斗，力争

meaning: to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties 

1) 联想：str-struggle 挣扎

2) 联想：ive--live 生存，生活 

e.g. Don’t strive to be better than others; strive to be better than your best self.  不要为了比别人好而努力；要努力比最好的自己更好。