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laboured

UK //ˈleɪ.bəd//US //ˈleɪ.bɚd//

词源

源自中古英语 'labouren'(劳动),最终来自拉丁语 'laborare'(工作、努力)。

adjective

❶ 形容动作或行为显得费力、不自然或过度努力,通常缺乏流畅性或轻松感。

“His breathing was laboured after climbing the stairs.”

(爬完楼梯后,他的呼吸显得很费力。)

“She gave a laboured smile during the awkward conversation.”

(在尴尬的谈话中,她挤出了一个勉强的微笑。)

同义词:strained, forced, unnatural, difficult, heavy

常见短语

laboured breathing — 指呼吸显得困难或费力,通常由于身体不适或过度劳累引起。

“After running the marathon, he had laboured breathing for several minutes.”

(跑完马拉松后,他呼吸急促了好几分钟。)