2019年7月27日土曜日

lose one's battle with cancer がんとの戦いに敗れる


lose one's battle with cancer これもイディオムではないが決まった言い方。battle with cancer 「がんとの戦い」の部分が重要。lose a battle to cancer も耳にするが、こちらは lose a battle/to/cancer ,,, つまり、lose to  と言うイディオムが骨格なので、lose/ a battle with cancer と混同してはいけない。0:04 the Dolan Twins announced on social media that their dad Sean lost his battle with cancer.

Dolan Twins Post Tribute to Dad Who Lost Cancer Battle

0:51 sadly a year after that show, Christian lost his battle with cancer. he was just 36 years old.

An Australian Couple's Unforgettable Love Story | Where Are They Now | Oprah Winfrey Network

0:29 Dion's husband and manager. René Angélil, lost his battle with throat cancer in January, 2016, two days before his 74th birthday.

The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Celine Dion

0:01 it has been 7 years since Apple founder Steve Jobs lost his long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lisa Brennan-Jobs On Dad Steve Jobs: ‘I Wish We Had More Time’ | TODAY

0:12 Moore lost his battle with cancer at the age of 89.

The spy we loved: a farewell to Roger Moore

参考リンク
http://bridge-english.blogspot.com/2019/07/battle-cancer.html  battle cancer がんと戦う

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a-6809 lost his battle with lung cancer
a-7618 lost his battle with cancer
a-8837 lost a long and arduous battle with cancer
a-9026 died after a battle with pancreatic cancer
a-9417 lost his battle with pancreatic cancer