词汇 slave 在中文的含义

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slave

US /sleɪv/
UK /sleɪv/
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名词

1.

奴隶

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

示例:
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Historically, many people were forced to live as slaves.
历史上,许多人被迫像奴隶一样生活。
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The abolition of slavery was a major step forward for human rights.
废除奴隶制是人权方面的一大进步。
2.

奴隶, 受控者

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

示例:
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He's a slave to his work, always staying late at the office.
他是工作的奴隶,总是加班到很晚。
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Many people become slaves to technology, constantly checking their phones.
许多人成为科技的奴隶,不断查看手机。

动词

辛勤工作, 苦干

work very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation.

示例:
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I had to slave away all weekend to finish the project.
我不得不整个周末都辛勤工作来完成这个项目。
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She slaved over the hot stove for hours preparing dinner.
她为了准备晚餐,在热炉旁辛劳了几个小时。
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