slogger
slogger — noun
- sloggersingular
- sloggersplural
1. A cricket or rounders player who swings the bat with great force, often sending
A cricket or rounders player who swings the bat with great force, often sending the ball in an unpredictable direction rather than aiming for a precise shot.
Hamza is the team's best slogger, often sending the ball over the boundary line.
The coach told the young slogger to focus on control rather than just hitting hard.
collocation: told the slogger to focus on control
Every crowd cheers when a slogger sends the ball flying toward the stands.
Despite being a slogger, Elena learned to place the ball between the fielders for singles.
- big hitter
less specific term used across various bat-and-ball sports
- slugger
used in baseball and cricket for a powerful hitter; American English
- defensive batsman
focused on protecting the wicket, not scoring quickly
用法筆記
This sense is used primarily in British sports contexts, especially cricket and rounders. It often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting the batter relies on power rather than skill.
常見錯誤
2. A person who puts in long hours of steady effort at a job or task, often working
A person who puts in long hours of steady effort at a job or task, often working slowly and methodically without relying on natural talent or creative ideas.
Daniel is a real slogger who stays at his desk until every task is finished.
The company values a slogger more than a fast but careless employee.
shows contrast: slogger vs fast but careless
Samir became a slogger by writing ten pages every morning before breakfast.
Trang's reputation as a slogger earned her the promotion she wanted.
Studying late at the library every night for her exam, Salma was a true slogger.
- slacker
someone who avoids work
- dilettante
someone who dabbles without serious commitment
用法筆記
This sense can be mildly disapproving (implying a lack of brilliance) or neutral-to-positive (praising reliability and persistence). Distinguish from sense 1 by context: workplace or study setting vs sports field.
常見錯誤
3. Someone or an animal that moves on foot at a slow but steady pace, taking heavy,
Someone or an animal that moves on foot at a slow but steady pace, taking heavy, deliberate steps over long distances without frequent rests.
Joon is a steady slogger who walks the same mountain path every morning.
steady slogger — adjective collocation
The old mule was a reliable slogger on the rocky mountain trails.
Nikos moved like a slogger through the deep snow, lifting each foot with effort.
A group of sloggers marched slowly across the desert with heavy bags on their backs.
用法筆記
Common with verbs of walking or marching (trudge, plod, march). The sense emphasises endurance and heavy-footed movement rather than speed or enjoyment.
常見錯誤
4. A boxer whose chief strength is the ability to throw forceful punches, often att
A boxer whose chief strength is the ability to throw forceful punches, often attempting to overwhelm opponents through raw power rather than speed or technique.
The crowd loves watching a slogger trade heavy punches in the ring.
collocation: trade heavy punches
Adisa trained as a slogger, building strength to knock out his opponents early.
A slogger's best weapon is a powerful right hand that can end a fight quickly.
The young boxer's style was that of a slogger, always moving forward and swinging hard.
- out-boxer
a boxer who relies on reach, movement, and technique rather than power
- counterpuncher
a boxer who waits for opponents to attack and then responds
用法筆記
Overlaps with 'slugger', which is more common in American English boxing contexts. In British English, 'slogger' is preferred.