Strenuous



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解释

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• adj.费力的; 精力充沛的
• ［英］ adj.费力的 ( arduous) ; 精力充沛的 ( vigorously active)
• ［记］ stren ( ＝strength力量) ＋uous -> 用力量的
• ［例］ long hours of strenuous training

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin strenuus
• Date: 1599
• 1.
  • a. vigorously active ; energetic
  • b. fervent, zealous <the proposal's most strenuous supporters>
• 2. marked by or calling for energy or stamina ; arduous <a strenuous hike>
• Synonyms: see vigorous
• ? strenuosity noun
• ? strenuously adverb
• ? strenuousness noun

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