strenuous

stren·u·ous

S0803800 (strĕn′yo͞o-əs)adj.1. Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion: a strenuous task.2. Vigorously active; energetic or zealous: strenuous efforts.

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[From Latin strēnuus.]

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stren′u·ous·ly adv.stren′u·ous·ness n.

strenuous

(ˈstrɛnjʊəs) adj1. requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort2. characterized by great activity, effort, or endeavour[C16: from Latin strēnuus brisk, vigorous] ˈstrenuousness, strenuosity n ˈstrenuously adv

stren•u•ous

(ˈstrɛn yu əs)

adj. 1. characterized by or calling for vigorous exertion: strenuous tasks. 2. intensely active; energetic: a strenuous intellect. [1590–1600; < Latin strēnuus; see -ous] stren′u•ous•ly, adv. stren′u•ous•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	strenuous - characterized by or performed with much energy or force; "strenuous exercise"energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"
	2.	strenuous - taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; "his final, straining burst of speed"; "a strenuous task"; "your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"- F.D.Rooseveltstraining, arduouseffortful - requiring great physical effort

strenuous

adjective1. demanding, hard, tough, exhausting, taxing, uphill, arduous, laborious, Herculean, tough going, toilsome, unrelaxing Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.
demanding easy, effortless, undemanding, untaxing, relaxing2. tireless, determined, zealous, strong, earnest, spirited, active, eager, bold, persistent, vigorous, energetic, resolute Strenuous efforts have been made to improve conditions in the jail.

strenuous

adjective1. Marked by vigorous physical exertion:knockabout, rough, rough-and-tumble, rugged, tough.2. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy:active, brisk, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, forceful, kinetic, lively, sprightly, vigorous.Informal: peppy.

Translations

使劲的奋发的

strenuous

(ˈstrenjuəs) adjective energetic; requiring effort or energy. a strenuous climb; a strenuous effort. 費勁的，奮發的 使劲的，奋发的 ˈstrenuously adverb 費力地 使劲地