stren·u·ous

发音

🇬🇧🔊 /ˈstrɛnjuəs/  🇺🇸🔊/ˈstrɛnjuəs/

词义

（形容词）费力的；艰苦的；奋发的

The mountain climb was strenuous, but the view from the top was breathtaking.

登山是一项艰苦的任务，但山顶的景色让人惊叹。

搭配&习语

1. strenuous exercise: 艰苦的运动

   After a day of strenuous exercise, she felt both tired and accomplished.

   经过一天的艰苦运动，她感到又累又有成就感。

2. strenuous effort: 努力；艰苦的努力

   The success of the project required the strenuous efforts of the entire team.

   项目的成功需要整个团队的艰苦努力。

词源

“Strenuous” 源自拉丁语中的 “strenuus”，意为 “active” 或 “brisk”。

词形变化

比较级: more strenuous 最高级: most strenuous

同近义词

arduous / demanding / laborious / rigorous / tough / challenging

英文对话

A: Why do you choose such strenuous activities for your vacation?

B: I find the challenge invigorating, and it adds a sense of accomplishment.

英文故事

The Marathon of Strenuous Dreams

In a small town, a group of friends decided to organize a strenuous charity marathon. The route included challenging terrains and steep hills.

Each participant faced their own strenuous journey, pushing themselves to the limit. As they crossed the finish line, a profound sense of accomplishment filled the air.

The marathon became a symbol of resilience and determination. The strenuous nature of the event not only raised funds for a noble cause but also inspired the community to overcome challenges together.

The participants, exhausted but proud, realized that the most strenuous dreams could lead to the most fulfilling achievements.*