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labored

UK //ˈleɪ.bəd//US //ˈleɪ.bɚd//

词源

源自中古英语 labouren,受古法语 labourer(劳动)影响,最终来自拉丁语 laborare(工作、努力)。

adjective

❶ 形容某事做起来费劲、不自然或显得吃力,通常指呼吸、说话或动作等。

“After running the marathon, his breathing was labored.”

(跑完马拉松后,他的呼吸变得很吃力。)

“She gave a labored explanation that confused everyone.”

(她费劲地解释了一番,结果把大家都搞糊涂了。)

同义词:strained, difficult, forced, awkward, strenuous

常见短语

labored breathing — 指呼吸费劲或不顺畅,通常因疾病、疲劳或紧张导致。

“The patient was admitted to the hospital with labored breathing.”

(病人因呼吸急促被送进了医院。)