labour
labour or labor
[ˈleɪbə]
n
productive work, esp physical toil done for wages
the people, class, or workers involved in this, esp in contrast to management, capital, etc.(as modifier)
difficult or arduous work or effort.(in combination)
a particular job or task, esp of a difficult nature
the process or effort of childbirth or the time during which this takes place.(as modifier)
vb
to perform labour; work
to strive or work hard (for something)
to be burdened (by) or be at a disadvantage (because of)
to labour under a misapprehension
to make one's way with difficulty
to deal with or treat too persistently
to labour a point
(of a woman) to be in labour
(of a ship) to pitch and toss
- 习惯用语
- labour of love something done for pleasure rather than gain
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