labouring

• 形容某人或某物辛勤劳作，常指体力劳动；也可形容言语或文风矫揉造作、冗长沉重。

Describes someone or something that is working hard, often with physical effort; can also refer to a style of speech or writing that is overly elaborate or heavy.

1. Doing hard physical workB2formalbritish

   Engaged in strenuous or demanding physical labor, often under difficult conditions.

   劳动的

   • The labouring men worked from dawn until dusk in the fields.
   • She spent the afternoon labouring in the garden under the hot sun.
   • The labouring crew was exhausted after building the stone wall.

   同义词grindingploddingstrainingsweatingtoilingworking

   反义词idleinactivelazyunemployed

• 动词，表示辛勤工作、付出体力或脑力努力，或为达成某事而奋斗、挣扎。

A verb used to indicate the act of working hard, exerting physical or mental effort, or struggling to achieve something.

1. Work hardB1formalamerican

   To work very hard, especially physically.

   努力工作

   • The workers labored in the fields all day.
   • She labored over her thesis for months.
   • They labored to build the bridge despite the harsh weather.

   同义词grindslaveslogstrivestruggletoilwork

   反义词idlelazeloafrelaxrest

2. Struggle or move with difficultyB2formalamerican

   To move or proceed with great effort or difficulty.

   艰难行进

   • The old car labored up the steep hill.
   • He labored to breathe after running the marathon.
   • The ship labored through the heavy storm.

   同义词lumberplodslogstrainstruggletoiltrudgework