strenuous
gb/stɹˈɛnjuəs/ us/stɹˈɛnjuəs/
B2
Engleză
~ 8600
megerőltető, szellemileg megterhelő, mentálisan megterhelő, megfeszített, erőteljes, heves
B2
1
megerőltető
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is strenuous; a strenuous [activity/workout/job]
After a strenuous workout at the gym, she could barely lift her arms.
Egy megerőltető edzőtermi edzés után alig bírta felemelni a két karját.
The trail becomes very steep and strenuous near the summit.
A csúcs közelében az ösvény nagyon meredek és megerőltető lesz.
He was advised to avoid strenuous activity for two weeks after the surgery.
Construction work can be extremely strenuous, especially in hot weather.
The rescue team faced a long, strenuous climb up the mountain.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Running a marathon is very strenuous.
A maratonfutás nagyon megerőltető.
This hike is too strenuous for young children.
Ez a túra túl megerőltető kisgyerekeknek.
My doctor told me not to do strenuous exercise.
Cleaning the whole house in one day was strenuous.
The work in the factory is strenuous and tiring.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "strenuous" to describe people (e.g., *"He is a strenuous"*), but it normally describes activities, tasks, or physical work, not people. Another common confusion is with "stressful": "strenuous" focuses on physical effort, while "stressful" focuses on mental pressure or worry.
Sens
requiring hard physical work
Colocații
strenuous exercise
|strenuous activity
|strenuous workout
|strenuous hike
|strenuous job
|physically strenuous
Sinonime
arduous (Slightly more formal; often used for long, difficult physical tasks like journeys or climbs.)
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taxing (Highlights how something uses up your energy or strength; can sound a bit more formal.)
Antonime
easy (Describes an activity that does not require much physical effort.)
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gentle (Often used for exercise that is soft and not demanding on the body.)
Teme
health
|work
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Needing a lot of physical effort and energy, and often making you tired.
Requiring or involving a great amount of physical effort and energy, often causing tiredness.
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
a strenuous [discussion/negotiation/study period]
Preparing for the exam was a strenuous mental effort that left her drained.
A vizsgára való felkészülés komoly szellemi erőfeszítést igényelt, és teljesen kimerítette.
The project involved a lot of strenuous late-night study and research.
A projekt sok megterhelő, késő éjszakába nyúló tanulással és kutatómunkával járt.
Mediating the dispute turned out to be a long, strenuous process.
His new role as manager has been more strenuous than he expected, mentally and emotionally.
The negotiations were strenuous, but both sides finally reached an agreement.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The test was strenuous and I felt tired afterward.
A teszt szellemileg megterhelő volt, és utána fáradtnak éreztem magam.
Studying every night for months was strenuous for him.
Az, hogy hónapokon át minden este tanult, szellemileg megterhelő volt számára.
Their talks were strenuous, but they found a solution.
Writing the report in one day was mentally strenuous.
The job is not physically hard, but it is mentally strenuous.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often choose "stressful" when they want to say "strenuous." "Strenuous" focuses on the amount of mental or emotional effort you must give, while "stressful" focuses on how worried or anxious you feel.
Sens
requiring hard mental effort
Colocații
strenuous negotiations
|strenuous mental effort
|strenuous study
|strenuous preparation
|strenuous training
|strenuous schedule
Sinonime
demanding (Very common and slightly broader; can refer to mental, emotional, or physical effort.)
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exhausting (Stresses the result (you feel very tired) rather than just the effort required.)
Antonime
undemanding (Describes a task that does not need much mental or emotional effort.)
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light (Often used for work or reading that is easy and not serious or intense.)
Teme
work
|education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Needing a lot of mental focus or emotional energy for a long time.
Requiring or involving a great amount of mental concentration, emotional energy, or sustained effort.
C1
3
Tipar de utilizare:
strenuous [efforts/opposition/objections/campaign]
Despite strenuous efforts to save the company, it eventually closed.
A cég megmentéséért folytatott megfeszített küzdelem ellenére a vállalat végül bezárt.
The proposal met with strenuous opposition from local residents.
A javaslat heves ellenállásba ütközött a helyi lakosok részéről.
Her lawyer made a strenuous defense of her actions in court.
The minister issued a strenuous denial of the accusations.
They launched a strenuous campaign to raise money for the charity.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The team made strenuous efforts to finish on time.
A csapat megfeszített erővel dolgozott, hogy időben végezzen.
There was strenuous opposition to the new law.
Heves ellenállás bontakozott ki az új törvénnyel szemben.
He gave a strenuous denial of the story.
The group started a strenuous campaign to change the rules.
Her parents showed strenuous objections to her plan.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "strenuous" with "strong" or "serious" in these abstract uses. "Strenuous" here emphasizes active, energetic effort, not just intensity of feeling. For example, a "strenuous denial" means a very active and energetic denial, not just a serious one.
Sens
showing strong, determined effort
Colocații
strenuous efforts
|strenuous opposition
|strenuous objections
|strenuous campaign
|strenuous denial
|strenuous defense
Sinonime
vigorous (Very close in meaning; often used in news or formal writing for strong, active effort.)
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forceful (Adds a sense of strength and impact, especially in speech, arguments, or actions.)
Antonime
weak (Describes effort or opposition that lacks strength or energy.)
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half-hearted (Describes effort that is not really serious or committed.)
Teme
politics
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Showing a lot of energy and strong effort, especially when you try hard to do or stop something.
Showing or characterized by great energy, determination, and active effort, especially in trying to achieve or oppose something.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
strenuous
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛnjuəs/
US/stɹˈɛnjuəs/
Silabe și accent
strenu - ous (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (strenu)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: strenuous
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
strenuously
adverb
Related words
strenuousness
noun
Expresii
strenuous activity
1/stɹˈɛnjuəs æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
physically demanding activity
Any action or task that uses a lot of physical energy.
Exemple
- The doctor advised him to avoid strenuous activity for at least a week.
- Swimming is less stressful on the joints than other strenuous activity.
strenuous denial
1/stɹˈɛnjuəs dɪnˈaɪəl/
fixed phrase
very forceful statement of denial
A very strong and clear statement that something is not true.
Exemple
- The minister issued a strenuous denial of all the allegations.
- Despite his strenuous denial, many people still doubted his story.
strenuous efforts
1/stɹˈɛnjuəs ˈɛfɚts/
fixed phrase
very energetic, determined efforts
Attempts that use a lot of energy and strong will to reach a goal.
Exemple
- Despite strenuous efforts, they failed to rescue everyone from the flood.
- The company is making strenuous efforts to reduce its carbon emissions.
strenuous exercise
1/stɹˈɛnjuəs ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
very hard physical exercise
Physical exercise that needs a lot of strength and energy and can make you very tired.
Exemple
- You should avoid strenuous exercise for a few days after the operation.
- Strenuous exercise without proper rest can lead to injury.
strenuous objections
1/stɹˈɛnjuəs əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase
very strong, energetic objections
Complaints or protests that are expressed in a very strong and active way.
Exemple
- The plan went ahead despite strenuous objections from local residents.
- There were strenuous objections to the decision in the meeting.
strenuous workout
1/stɹˈɛnjuəs wˈɚkˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
very intense workout session
A period of exercise that is very hard and uses a lot of strength and energy.
Exemple
- He cooled down with some stretches after a strenuous workout.
- A strenuous workout late at night can make it hard to fall asleep.