strenuous
用法要点
句型搭配
strenuous 通常用作定语形容词,修饰名词如 activity、exercise、effort 等,表示这些事物需要大量体力或精力。
介词用法
strenuous 常与介词 in 或 for 搭配,表示在某个方面或为了某个目的而费劲,例如 in strenuous efforts 或 for strenuous activities。
语域说明
strenuous 在正式和非正式语境中都可使用,但更常见于书面语或描述严肃、高强度场景,如学术、商务或健康相关话题。
基础例句
After a strenuous hike, we were all exhausted and needed a long rest.
经过一次费劲的徒步后,我们都筋疲力尽,需要长时间休息。
She avoids strenuous exercise because of her recent injury.
由于最近的受伤,她避免进行费劲的锻炼。
The job requires strenuous effort, but it pays well.
这份工作需要艰苦的努力,但报酬不错。
高级例句
The research involved strenuous data analysis over several months to ensure accuracy.
这项研究涉及长达数月的艰苦数据分析,以确保准确性。
In business negotiations, strenuous discussions often lead to better outcomes.
在商务谈判中,费劲的讨论通常能带来更好的结果。
The athlete underwent strenuous training to prepare for the international competition.
这位运动员进行了艰苦的训练,为国际比赛做准备。
高频搭配
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常见错误
strenuous 通常修饰 effort、activity 等名词,而不是 try;try 作为名词时较少与 strenuous 搭配,应改为 effort 以更符合英语习惯。
strenuous 本身已表示费劲或艰苦,加上 to do 显得冗余;直接说 strenuous for me 更简洁自然。
近义词辨析
arduous
arduous 强调任务或旅程的漫长和困难,常带有持续性的挑战,而 strenuous 更侧重于需要大量体力或精力的瞬间或短期活动。
The arduous journey took weeks, while the strenuous workout lasted only an hour.
vigorous
vigorous 描述充满活力或强度的活动,可能带有积极或健康意味,而 strenuous 更中性,强调费劲或艰苦,有时可能暗示过度或有害。
Vigorous exercise can boost energy, but strenuous exercise might lead to fatigue.