strenuous (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛnjuəs/
Definition
Requiring or using great effort or energy.
Examples
The rescue team undertook a strenuous effort to reach the stranded climbers.
Running a marathon is a strenuous activity that demands extensive training.
She found the intellectual demands of her new job quite strenuous at first.
How to Use strenuous
- strenuous activity (collocation)
- An activity requiring great physical or mental effort. — "Hiking at high altitudes can be a very strenuous activity."
- strenuous exercise (collocation)
- Physical exertion that requires significant energy. — "He incorporated strenuous exercise into his daily routine to improve his fitness."
- strenuous effort (collocation)
- A great amount of effort or energy applied to a task. — "The team made a strenuous effort to meet the tight deadline."
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