plod on

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Meaning: To continue slowly and steadily

缓慢而稳定地继续
Continuar lenta y firmemente
ゆっくりと着実に続ける
느리지만 꾸준히 계속하다

To make slow but persistent progress.

缓慢但持续地前进。
Avanzar despacio pero con persistencia.
遅いけれど粘り強く進むこと。
느리지만 끈기 있게 진전을 이루는 것.
Base verb: plod
Particle: on
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. We plodded on through the rain.
    我们冒雨缓慢地继续前进
    Seguimos adelante bajo la lluvia
    私たちは雨の中をとぼとぼと進み続けた
    우리는 빗속을 묵묵히 걸어갔다.
  2. Just plod on and you'll get there.
    坚持下去就会到达的
    Sigue avanzando y llegarás
    コツコツ続ければたどり着ける
    꾸준히 하다 보면 결국 해낼 수 있어.
  3. The work plodded on.
    工作缓慢地进行着
    El trabajo avanzaba lentamente
    仕事は遅々として進んだ
    일은 더디게 진행됐다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: persistence, slow progress, determination

Tone: resigned

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  • Plod on
    慢慢坚持
    Seguir poco a poco
    コツコツ続ける
    묵묵히 계속하다

Origin & History

From plodding or walking heavily.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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