industrious
/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6961 in the learning path
勤劳的；勤奋的
Definitions
adj. working hard and carefully over a sustained period
勤劳的；勤奋的
Example
My industrious neighbour grows vegetables and repairs furniture every weekend.
我勤劳的邻居每个周末都种菜、修家具。
Although industrious employees contribute greatly to productivity, employers must also provide adequate training and reasonable working conditions.
尽管勤奋的员工对生产效率贡献很大，雇主也必须提供充分的培训和合理的工作条件。
Collocations
- an industrious worker
- an industrious student
Word family
- industriously (adv.)
- industriousness (n.)
Synonyms
- hard-working
- diligent
Antonyms
- lazy
- idle
Usage tip
industrious 指勤奋的；industrial 指工业的。
FAQ
- What does industrious mean?
- working hard and carefully over a sustained period
- How is industrious pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/, US /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
