strenuous

英 [ˈstrenjuəs]

美 [ˈstrenjuəs]

adj.  费力的; 繁重的; 艰苦的; 劲头十足的; 奋力的; 顽强的

考研TOEFLIELTSTEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.11142 / COCA.12644

牛津词典

adj.

• 费力的；繁重的；艰苦的
  needing great effort and energy
  1. a strenuous climb
     艰难的攀登
  2. Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a meal.
     刚吃完饭避免剧烈运动。
  3. How about a stroll in the park? Nothing too strenuous .
     在公园里散散步怎么样？不会太累的。
• 劲头十足的；奋力的；顽强的
  showing great energy and determination
  1. The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
     尽管人们为营救这条船做了很大的努力，它还是沉了。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 费力的;繁重的;艰苦的
  Astrenuousactivity or action involves a lot of energy or effort.
  1. Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening...
     晚上不要做剧烈运动。
  2. These trips were strenuous, and the couple did not enjoy them...
     一路舟车劳顿，这对夫妇玩得并不开心。
  3. Strenuous efforts had been made to improve conditions in the jail...
     已经做了大量的努力来改善监狱的条件。
  4. Despite strenuous objections by the right wing, the grant was agreed.
     尽管右翼分子极力反对，拨款还是通过了。

双语例句

• The strenuous exercise undergone could balance out the increased calories.
  所进行的剧烈运动可以消耗掉增加的热量。
• After four months of strenuous labour, they succeeded in the experiment.
  经过四个月奋战，他们终于完成了试验。
• I could certainly see how it would provide you with a strenuous workout and build your muscles.
  我可以肯定它将如何为您提供一个艰苦的锻炼，并建立自己的肌肉。
• We found the journey more strenuous than we had bargained for.
  我们发现这次旅行比预料的要辛苦。
• Do not undertake strenuous exercise for a few hours after a meal to allow food to digest
  饭后几个小时不要从事剧烈运动，以便食物能够消化。
• It was evident that her physical strength could not support her strenuous task.
  繁重的工作显然使她有些力不胜任。
• Therefore, I also am diligent study and strenuous training in the ordinary time, train every time I never fall behind with competition.
  所以，我平时更是勤学苦练，每次训练和比赛我从不落后。
• Strenuous efforts had been made to improve conditions in the jail
  已经做了大量的努力来改善监狱的条件。
• It is also very highly recommended for sports-people and those who do strenuous mental work.
  他还大力推荐对运动员和强烈脑力工作的人。
• As you age, your body needs more time to recover from strenuous exercise.
  随着你的年龄增加，你的身体需要更多的时间来从剧烈运动中恢复。