plod

• vi. 辛勤工作；沉重地走
• vt. 沉重缓慢地走
• n. 辛勤工作；沉重的步伐

可能来自拟声词，模仿沉重的在地上走的声音。

plod (v.)

1560s, of uncertain origin, perhaps imitative of the sound of walking heavily or slowly. Related: Plodded; plodding.

1. Aircraft production continued to plod along at an agonizingly slow pace.

飞机制造业仍旧举步维艰，发展速度之缓很让人头疼。

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2. He was destined to plod the path of toil.

他注定要在艰辛的道路上跋涉.

来自辞典例句

3. They had to plod wearily on up the hill.

他们不得不迈着疲倦的步子登上山.

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4. I could recognize his plod anywhere.

我能在任何地方辨认出他的沉重脚步声.

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5. At other times they plod along in drawn - out lines , creating deep ruts in the dusty soil.

那时它们的阵线拉得很长, 沉重的脚步在尘土里踏出深深的印迹.

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