
treadmill
/ˈtredmɪl/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4595 in the learning path
跑步机
Definitions
n. An exercise machine with a moving surface for walking or running.
跑步机
n. A tiring routine that seems endless and brings little satisfaction.
单调繁重的工作
Example
I walk on the treadmill when it rains outside.
外面下雨时,我就在跑步机上走路。
For some employees, the treadmill of daily work leaves little time for family life or personal interests.
对一些员工来说,日复一日的繁重工作让他们几乎没有时间顾及家庭生活或个人兴趣。
Collocations
- run on a treadmill
- treadmill workout
- the treadmill of daily life
Usage tip
在跑步机上用on a treadmill,不用in。
FAQ
- What does treadmill mean?
- An exercise machine with a moving surface for walking or running. A tiring routine that seems endless and brings little satisfaction.
- How is treadmill pronounced?
- UK /ˈtredmɪl/, US /ˈtredmɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.