treadmill

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать тренажёр с движущейся лентой для ходьбы или бега на месте; историческую мельницу, приводимую в движение людьми или животными, идущими по вращающемуся механизму; или работу/рутину, которая является монотонной, утомительной и ограничивающей.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place; a historical mill powered by people or animals walking on a rotating mechanism; or a job or routine that is monotonous, tiring, and confining.

1. Exercise machineA2formal

   A piece of exercise equipment with a moving belt that allows a person to walk or run in place.

   Беговая дорожка

   • She runs on the treadmill every morning for 30 minutes.
   • The gym has several new treadmills with built-in screens.
   • He prefers the treadmill to running outside in bad weather.

2. Historical millB2formal

   A device historically used for grinding grain, powered by a person or animal walking on a circular path or steps.

   Мельница с приводом

   • In the 19th century, prisoners were sometimes forced to work on a treadmill.
   • The museum has a replica of an old treadmill used to grind corn.
   • Animals like horses or oxen were used to power the treadmill.

   Synonymstreadwheel

3. Monotonous routineB2informal

   A job or lifestyle that feels repetitive, boring, and confining.

   Рутина

   • He felt trapped in the daily treadmill of commuting and office work.
   • Many people want to escape the corporate treadmill.
   • The endless cycle of chores felt like a treadmill she couldn't get off.

   Synonymsdrudgerygrindrat raceroutinerutslog