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plodding

/ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

Describes a slow, heavy, and laborious way of moving or working, often implying a lack of excitement or inspiration.

ruОписывает медленный, тяжелый и кропотливый способ передвижения или работы, часто подразумевающий отсутствие живости или вдохновения.esDescribe un movimiento o trabajo lento, pesado y laborioso, a menudo con falta de vivacidad o inspiración.frDécrit une façon de se déplacer ou de travailler lente, lourde et laborieuse, impliquant souvent un manque de vivacité ou d'inspiration.deBeschreibt eine langsame, schwere und mühsame Art der Fortbewegung oder Arbeit, oft mit dem Beiklang von fehlender Lebendigkeit oder Inspiration.ptDescreve um modo lento, pesado e laborioso de se mover ou trabalhar, geralmente sugerindo falta de vivacidade, entusiasmo ou inspiração.zh形容行动或工作缓慢、沉重、费力的方式,常暗示缺乏生气或灵感。arيصف طريقة بطيئة وثقيلة ومضنية في الحركة أو العمل، وتدل غالبًا على الافتقار إلى الحيوية أو الإلهام. قد تشير أيضًا إلى الجهد الرتيب الممل الذي لا يتسم بأي بريق.

  1. Slow and laborious movement B2 formal

    Moving or progressing in a slow, heavy, and often monotonous manner, as if with great effort.

    • The plodding horse made its way up the muddy hill.
    • His plodding steps echoed in the empty hallway.
    • The plodding rhythm of the march tired the soldiers quickly.

    ruМедленный и тяжелыйesAvanzar lenta y pesadamentefrAvance lente et laborieusedeLangsam und schwerfälligptLento e pesadozh缓慢而费力arبطيء وثقيل

    Synonyms: clumsycumbersomegrindingheavylaboredleadenlumberingponderousslow

    Antonyms: briskfastquickrapidspeedyswift

  2. Dull and monotonous work B2 informal

    Describing work or activity that is slow, steady, and lacking in excitement or variation.

    • The plodding work of data entry can be very tedious.
    • He found the plodding routine of the office unbearable.
    • The plodding pace of the project frustrated the team.

    ruМонотонныйesTrabajo monótono y pesadofrlaborieux et monotonedeEintönigptMonótonozh单调乏味的arرتيب

    Synonyms: boringdrearydullhumdrumlaboriousmonotonoustediousuninterestingwearisome

    Antonyms: dynamicexcitinglivelyspiritedstimulatingvaried

  • more plodding comparative form
  • most plodding superlative form

noun

C1formalcommon/ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

uncountable

A noun referring to slow, heavy, and laborious movement or work, often characterized by a monotonous or trudging pace.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее медленное, тяжелое и утомительное движение или работу, часто характеризующееся монотонным или унылым темпом.esSustantivo que denota un movimiento o trabajo lento, pesado y tedioso, a menudo caracterizado por un ritmo monótono o aburrido.frNom désignant un mouvement ou un travail lent, lourd et pénible, souvent monotone ou ennuyeux, ou une progression laborieuse sans enthousiasme.deSubstantiv, das ein langsames, schwerfälliges und ermüdendes Gehen oder Arbeiten bezeichnet, oft mit monotonem oder tristem Tempo.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de avançar lenta, pesada e laboriosamente, ou o trabalho monótono e cansativo que se arrasta sem entusiasmo.zh指缓慢、沉重而令人疲倦的行走或行进;也指单调乏味、进展缓慢的工作或过程。arاسم يدل على الحركة أو العمل البطيء الثقيل المرهق، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف السير بخطى ثقيلة أو القيام بعمل رتيب مضجر.

  1. Slow, heavy walking B2 formal

    The act of walking with a slow, heavy, and laborious gait, often due to tiredness or difficult terrain.

    • The plodding of the weary hikers could be heard on the muddy trail.
    • After hours of marching, the soldiers' plodding became a steady rhythm.
    • The old horse's plodding was slow but determined.

    ruМедленная, тяжелая походкаesCaminar lento y pesadofrmarche lourde et lentedeSchwerfälliges GehenptAndar lento e pesadozh缓慢沉重的行走arالمشي البطيء الثقيل

    Synonyms: lumbering

  2. Monotonous work B2 informal

    The act of doing hard, monotonous, and routine work that requires steady effort but little excitement.

    • The daily plodding of data entry made the job feel endless.
    • He was tired of the plodding required to finish the paperwork.
    • The plodding of factory work left her mentally exhausted.

    ruМонотонная работаesTrabajo monótonofrTravail monotonedeMonotone ArbeitptTrabalho monótonozh单调乏味的工作arالعمل الرتيب الممل

    Synonyms: drudgerygrindlaborroutineslogtoiltreadmill

  • ploddings plural form
  • ploddings' possessive plural form
  • plodding's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/plɒd/

A verb used to indicate the act of walking or moving with heavy, slow steps, often with effort or difficulty.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия ходьбы или передвижения тяжелыми, медленными шагами, часто с усилием или трудом.esVerbo que significa caminar o avanzar con pasos pesados, lentos y trabajosos, a menudo con esfuerzo o dificultad; también puede referirse a avanzar lenta y laboriosamente en una tarea o actividad.frVerbe décrivant le fait de marcher ou de se déplacer d'un pas lourd et lent, souvent avec effort ou difficulté, ou d'avancer péniblement dans une tâche.deVerb, das eine schwere, langsame und oft mühsame Art des Gehens oder Sich-Fortbewegens bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de andar ou se mover com passos pesados e lentos, frequentemente com esforço ou dificuldade. Também pode se referir a trabalhar ou avançar de forma lenta e laboriosa em uma tarefa.zh动词,指以沉重、缓慢的步伐行走或移动,常带有费力或吃力的意味。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على المشي أو الحركة بخطوات ثقيلة بطيئة، غالبًا بجهد أو مشقة.

  1. Walk heavily and firmly B2 formal

    To walk with slow, heavy steps, often due to tiredness or difficult terrain.

    • After a long day, he plodded home through the rain.
    • The soldiers plodded through the muddy field.
    • She plodded along the path, exhausted from the hike.

    ruТяжело ступатьescaminar pesadamentefrMarcher d'un pas lourddeSchwer stapfenptAndar pesadamentezh沉重地走arالسير بخطوات ثقيلة

    Synonyms: clumplumberslogstomptramptrudge

    Antonyms: bounddashflitglideskipsprint

  • plodded past participle
  • plodded past simple
  • plodding present participle
  • plods third person singular