heavy-duty

• Beschreibt etwas, das für intensive Nutzung oder extreme Bedingungen ausgelegt ist; wird auch übertragen für ernste oder intensive Angelegenheiten verwendet.

Describes something designed to withstand hard use or extreme conditions; also used figuratively to mean serious or intense.

1. Designed for heavy workB2formal

   Made to withstand hard use, stress, or extreme conditions; robust and durable.

   Hochbelastbar

   • The construction crew uses heavy-duty machinery for digging.
   • She bought a heavy-duty backpack for her hiking trip.
   • These heavy-duty tires are designed for off-road driving.

   Synonymedurableheavyindustrial-strengthrobustruggedstrongsturdytough

   Antonymedelicateflimsyfragilelight-duty

2. Intense or extremeB2informalamerican

   Used informally to describe something that is very intense, serious, or demanding.

   Intensiv

   • The final exam was heavy-duty; it covered the entire semester.
   • He gave a heavy-duty speech about the company's future.
   • The workout was heavy-duty, leaving everyone exhausted.

   Synonymedemandingextremehard-coreintensepowerfulrigorousseriousseveretough

   Antonymeeasygentlelightmild