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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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