詞彙 slave 在中文的含義

slave 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

slave

US /sleɪv/
UK /sleɪv/
"slave" picture

名詞

1.

奴隸

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

範例:
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Historically, many people were forced to live as slaves.
歷史上,許多人被迫像奴隸一樣生活。
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The abolition of slavery was a major step forward for human rights.
廢除奴隸制是人權方面的一大進步。
2.

奴隸, 受控者

a person who is excessively dependent on or controlled by something.

範例:
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He's a slave to his work, always staying late at the office.
他是工作的奴隸,總是加班到很晚。
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Many people become slaves to technology, constantly checking their phones.
許多人成為科技的奴隸,不斷查看手機。

動詞

辛勤工作, 苦幹

work very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation.

範例:
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I had to slave away all weekend to finish the project.
我不得不整個週末都辛勤工作來完成這個項目。
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She slaved over the hot stove for hours preparing dinner.
她為了準備晚餐,在熱爐旁辛勞了幾個小時。
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