tiring
/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ · /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2093 in the learning path
累人的；令人疲倦的
Definitions
adj. making someone feel that they need rest
累人的；令人疲倦的
Example
Carrying these heavy bags upstairs is tiring work.
把这些沉重的袋子搬上楼是件累人的活。
Long and tiring commutes can reduce workers' productivity and leave them with less time for family activities.
漫长而累人的通勤会降低员工的工作效率，也会减少他们参与家庭活动的时间。
Collocations
- a tiring day
- a tiring journey
- physically tiring
Word family
- tire (v.)
- tired (adj.)
- tiredness (n.)
- tireless (adj.)
Synonyms
- exhausting
- fatiguing
Antonyms
- refreshing
Usage tip
tiring形容事物令人累；tired形容人感到累。
FAQ
- What does tiring mean?
- making someone feel that they need rest
- How is tiring pronounced?
- UK /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/, US /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
