Robust



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解释

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• adj. 健壮的
• ［英］ adj. 健壮的 ( having or exhibiting strength)
• ［记］ 分割记忆: ro看作round, bust ( 半身像) -> 圆圆的半身像 -> 健壮的
• ［例］ If you want to be healthy and robust, get lots of exercise.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin robustus oaken, strong, from robor-, robur oak, strength
• Date: 1533
• 1.
  • a. having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
  • b. having or showing vigor, strength, or firmness <a robust debate><a robust faith>
  • c. strongly formed or constructed ; sturdy <a robust plastic>
  • d. capable of performing without failure under a wide range of conditions <robust software>
• 2. rough, rude <stories…laden with robust, down-home imagery — Playboy>
• 3. requiring strength or vigor <robust work>
• 4. full-bodied <robust coffee>; also hearty <a robust dinner>
• 5. of, relating to, resembling, or being a relatively large, heavyset australopithecine (especially Australopithecus robustus and A. boisei) characterized especially by heavy molars and small incisors adapted to a vegetarian diet — compare gracile 3
• Synonyms: see healthy
• ? robustly adverb
• ? robustness noun

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