slogger

IPA/ˈslɒɡ.ər/
IPA/ˈslɑː.ɡɚ/

slogger — 名詞

  • sloggersingular
  • sloggersplural

1. A cricket or rounders player who swings the bat with great force, often sending

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釋義

猛擊手

板球中全力揮棒的球員

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.

例句

Hamza is the team's best slogger, often sending the ball over the boundary line.

Hamza 是隊上最厲害的猛擊手，經常把球打出邊界線。

The coach told the young slogger to focus on control rather than just hitting hard.

教練告訴那位年輕的猛擊手，要注重控制而非只管用力打。

collocation: told the slogger to focus on control

同義詞
  • big hitter

    less specific term used across various bat-and-ball sports

  • slugger

    used in baseball and cricket for a powerful hitter; American English

反義詞

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

❌The slogger hit a careful shot to third base.
✅The slogger smashed the ball toward the boundary.
💡A slogger's style is powerful and uncontrolled, not careful and precise.

2. A person who puts in long hours of steady effort at a job or task, often working

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釋義

苦幹者

長時間勤奮工作的人

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.

例句

Daniel is a real slogger who stays at his desk until every task is finished.

Daniel 是個不折不扣的苦幹者，總是坐在桌前直到所有工作完成。

The company values a slogger more than a fast but careless employee.

公司看重苦幹者勝過做得快但粗心的員工。

shows contrast: slogger vs fast but careless

同義詞
  • plodder

    stronger negative tone — suggests someone is dull or slow-witted

  • workhorse

    focuses on carrying heavy loads of work; more positive

  • trooper

    emphasises perseverance through difficulties; informal

  • grind

    North American slang for a hardworking student; informal

反義詞
  • 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

❌She is a slogger who finishes tasks quickly.
✅She is a slogger who works steadily until every task is done.
💡A slogger works slowly and steadily, not quickly.

3. Someone or an animal that moves on foot at a slow but steady pace, taking heavy,

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釋義

緩步者

長時間緩慢行走的人或動物

Someone or an animal that moves on foot at a slow but steady pace, taking heavy, deliberate steps over long distances without frequent rests.

例句

Joon is a steady slogger who walks the same mountain path every morning.

Joon 是個步伐穩健的緩步者，每天早上走同一條山路。

steady slogger — adjective collocation

The old mule was a reliable slogger on the rocky mountain trails.

那頭老騾子走在岩石山徑上，是可靠的緩步者。

同義詞
  • plodder

    can describe a walker who moves slowly with heavy steps

  • trudger

    suggests walking wearily or with difficulty

反義詞
  • sprinter

    someone who runs fast over short distances

  • dash

    a quick, short run

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

❌The hiker was a slogger who ran up the hill.
✅The hiker was a slogger who plodded up the hill at a steady rate.
💡A slogger moves slowly, not quickly.

4. A boxer whose chief strength is the ability to throw forceful punches, often att

4.名詞C1
釋義

重拳手

以強力出拳見長的拳擊手

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.

例句

The crowd loves watching a slogger trade heavy punches in the ring.

觀眾喜歡看重拳手在擂臺上互相猛烈出拳。

collocation: trade heavy punches

Adisa trained as a slogger, building strength to knock out his opponents early.

Adisa 以重拳手為目標訓練，累積早日擊倒對手的力氣。

同義詞
  • slugger

    American English equivalent; common in both boxing and baseball

  • brawler

    suggests a less technical, more aggressive fighting style

  • puncher

    neutral term for a boxer known for knockout power

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The slogger danced around the ring with quick footwork.
✅The slogger stood his ground and traded powerful punches.
💡A slogger relies on power, not footwork or speed.