Advanced, abstruse, difficult to comprehend; (also) †difficult to perform, arduous (obsolete). In later use frequently with nouns denoting a…
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释义 | the world > action or operation > difficulty > [adjective] > difficult to do or accomplish (7) higheOE Advanced, abstruse, difficult to comprehend; (also) †difficult to perform, arduous (obsolete). In later use frequently with nouns denoting a… grievousc1386 Of a task: Heavy, arduous, difficult. Obsolete. steep1598 In occasional figurative uses. (Very common in Milton). Of an aim, an undertaking, etc.: Arduous, full of difficulty, ambitious. arduous1718 Hard to accomplish or achieve; requiring strong effort; difficult, laborious, severe. leg-breaking1835 That breaks or is liable to break a leg or legs. Also in extended use: arduous; treacherous. knobby1862 figurative. Difficult, complex, or challenging; hard to solve, overcome, or deal with. Cf. knotty, adj. 2. nut-cracking1982 slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). figurative. Arduous, punishing; (also) emasculating. Cf. ball-breaking, adj. |
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