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单词 heavy lifting
释义

heavy lifting

noun

: a burdensome or laborious duty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web To get the money out quickly, two independent contractors were brought in to the heavy lifting: Credit Union 1 and the Juneau Economic Development Council. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 If there were more action scenes or more sequences requiring heavy lifting, literally or figuratively, from the effects, maybe the show’s technical modesty would be a problem. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2022 The specialties with the most challenging demands are the ones where heavy lifting, long marches, and casualty evacuations are required. Kat Friedrich, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 In short, brands should have a presence on TikTok, but the real heavy lifting, content-wise, can be outsourced to influential creators. Danielle Wiley, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Because really, the butterflying does the heavy lifting: Tossed in some salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil, and thrown on a hot grill for a couple minutes on each side, does the trick for me. Meredith Schwartz, Bon Appétit, 4 July 2022 Thomas did the heavy lifting in the morning, when the wind was raging and limbs were swaying. Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2022 Thomas did the heavy lifting in the morning, when the wind was raging and limbs were swaying. Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2022 Thomas did the heavy lifting in the morning, when the wind was raging and limbs were swaying. Doug Ferguson, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

heavy lifting

noun

as in headache

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • headache
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  • job
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  • grind
  • beast
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  • labor
  • chore
  • burden
  • strain
  • nuisance
  • sweat
  • weight
  • bother

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • kid stuff
  • setup
  • breeze
  • snap
  • duck soup
  • cinch
  • child's play
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