slog
/slɒɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /slɑːɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsläg/ (ame, mw)
slog — 動詞
- slogpresent simple I / you / we / they
- slogshe / she / it
- sloggedpast simple
- slogging-ing form
1. to put in a lot of effort over a long stretch of time, especially for a task tha
苦幹
長時間從事困難或乏味的工作
to put in a lot of effort over a long stretch of time, especially for a task that feels repetitive or uninteresting.
Putri slogged away at her chemistry homework until well after midnight.
Putri 為了化學作業埋頭苦幹，一直做到午夜過後才停。
slog + away + at + [task] for sustained effort
David slogged through the first three chapters of the textbook before taking a short break.
David 苦撐著讀完了教科書的前三章，才稍微休息一下。
slog + through + [lengthy material]
The entire team slogged for months to get the app ready before the launch date.
整個團隊為了在上市日前把 App 準備好，苦幹了好幾個月。
Ishaan slogged through piles of paperwork every weekend for the whole tax season.
Ishaan 在整個報稅季期間，每個週末都在埋頭處理堆積如山的文書。
Layla slogged away at the same boring data-entry job for two years before she quit.
Layla 在同一個無聊的資料輸入工作上苦撐了兩年才辭職。
- toil
more formal and literary; suggests strenuous physical or mental work
- labour
slightly more formal; used for both physical and intellectual work
- grind
informal, similar register; emphasises the boring, repetitive nature
- slave away
phrasal verb; stronger emotional tone of resentment
文法句型
slog + away + at + something
slog + through + something
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'away at' (focusing on the activity) or 'through' (focusing on completing a large piece of work). Very informal — use 'work hard' or 'labour' in formal writing.
常見錯誤
2. to move forwards with great effort, especially through deep mud, heavy snow, or
跋涉
在泥濘、積雪等中吃力地移動
to move forwards with great effort, especially through deep mud, heavy snow, or other difficult ground, often while exhausted.
Mauricio slogged through the thick mud after the rain turned the trail into a swamp.
下過雨後，Mauricio 在將小徑變成沼澤的厚泥中跋涉前行。
slog + through + [physical obstacle]
Élise slogged up the steep hill with a heavy backpack strapped to her shoulders.
Élise 背著沉重的背包，一步步吃力地爬上陡峭的山坡。
slog + up + [slope]
The hikers slogged along the beach, sinking into the soft sand with every step.
健行的人們沿著沙灘費力前行，每走一步都陷進柔軟的沙子裡。
Joon slogged through the deep snowdrifts just to reach the bus stop that morning.
Joon 那天早上為了趕到公車站，奮力穿過厚厚的積雪堆。
文法句型
slog + through + [obstacle]
slog + up + [slope]
slog + along + [path]
用法筆記
Unlike 'walk' or 'hike', 'slog' always implies difficulty — you cannot slog through something easy or pleasant. Often used with directional phrases (up, along, through, across).
常見錯誤
3. to strike a ball very forcefully in a game such as cricket or tennis, often in a
猛打；猛擊
用力但不精準地擊球（運動）
to strike a ball very forcefully in a game such as cricket or tennis, often in a way that lacks control or precision.
Daichi slogged the ball over the boundary and scored six runs for his team.
Daichi 把球猛擊出邊界，為自己的隊伍得了六分。
slog + [ball] + over + [boundary] — cricket scoring
Jabari slogged the cricket ball straight at the fielder and was caught out.
Jabari 猛力揮擊板球，球卻直直飛向外野手，被接殺出局。
Reuben slogged wildly at the tennis ball and sent it flying over the fence.
Reuben 亂揮一通猛打網球，直接把球打飛過了圍籬。
Jason slogged the ball to the deep end, but the fielder caught it.
Jason 把球猛擊到場地深處，但外野手還是接住了。
文法句型
slog + [ball] + [direction]
slog + [ball] + over/into/at
用法筆記
Chiefly British sports commentary and informal conversation. In cricket, a 'slog' specifically describes an aggressive, low-skill shot. In tennis and baseball, it describes a powerful but poorly aimed hit.
常見錯誤
slog — 名詞
- slogsingular
- slogsplural
1. a stretch of time during which an effort feels tiring, difficult, or boring — es
苦差事
需要付出大量努力的一段時期
a stretch of time during which an effort feels tiring, difficult, or boring — especially one that seems to go on forever.
Writing a 60,000-word thesis was a real slog from start to finish.
寫一本六萬字的論文從頭到尾真是個苦差事。
a real slog — common intensifier pattern
The last mile of the hike turned into a slog through ankle-deep snow.
健行行程的最後一哩路變成了在深及腳踝的雪中艱難跋涉。
a slog + through + [difficulty]
Getting the restaurant off the ground was a tough slog for the first two years.
這家餐廳創業前兩年經營得十分辛苦，是一段艱苦的時期。
It was a long slog, but the renovation team finally finished the kitchen remodel.
過程漫長又辛苦，但裝修團隊終於完成了廚房翻新。
文法句型
a + [adjective] + slog
a slog + through/of + [something]
用法筆記
Almost always singular and preceded by an adjective or determiner ('a real slog', 'a tough slog', 'quite a slog'). Unlike 'work', the noun 'slog' focuses on the experience of the effort rather than the task itself.
常見錯誤
2. a forceful hit in a ball sport, typically made without much control or skill.
猛擊；亂打
用力但不精準的一擊（球類運動）
a forceful hit in a ball sport, typically made without much control or skill.
Christopher hit a wild slog that sent the ball sailing into the neighbouring field.
Christopher 亂打一記猛球，把球打飛到隔壁的場地去。
a wild slog — uncontrolled hit pattern
Mathieu's slog landed the ball just a few metres inside the boundary line.
Mathieu 的猛力一擊只讓球落在邊線內幾公尺的地方。
The batsman attempted a massive slog but dragged the ball onto his own stumps.
打擊手試圖猛力揮擊，卻把球打到了自己的三柱門上。
Patel's reckless slog cost his team a wicket at a crucial moment in the match.
Patel 不顧後果的亂打讓球隊在比賽的關鍵時刻失去了一次得分機會。
文法句型
a + [adjective] + slog
slog + to/into/at
用法筆記
Used mainly in British cricket commentary and informal sports talk. Unlike 'shot' or 'stroke', 'slog' always carries a negative or risky connotation — a slog is not a stylish or reliable hit.