laborious
/ləˈbɔːriəs/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5725 in the learning path
费时费力的；艰苦的
Definitions
adj. requiring a lot of time and hard work
费时费力的；艰苦的
Example
Removing the old wallpaper was a slow, laborious job.
清除旧墙纸是一项缓慢又费力的工作。
Digitising historical records is a laborious process, but it greatly improves public access to valuable research materials.
将历史档案数字化是一个费时费力的过程，但能大大方便公众获取珍贵的研究资料。
Collocations
- laborious process
- laborious task
- laborious work
Word family
- laboriously (adv.)
- labour (n.)
- labour (v.)
Synonyms
- arduous
- painstaking
Antonyms
- effortless
- easy
Usage tip
通常形容任务或过程；形容人勤劳用industrious。
FAQ
- What does laborious mean?
- requiring a lot of time and hard work
- How is laborious pronounced?
- UK /ləˈbɔːriəs/, US /ləˈbɔːriəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
