► 動詞善戦 [ぜんせん]
meaning: fight rank: 4☆
彼女は
世界王者を
相手に善戦した ⇨ She fought well against the world champion
(☛ Underdogs to perform better than expected, even if eventually lose)More examples:- 彼等は善戦したものの、最後には負けてしまった ⇨ Even though they played well, in the end they lost
- 農民を駆り集めた軍隊が善戦した ⇨ An army made by farmers fought well