labor
Labor refers to the physical or mental effort exerted by humans in the production of goods and services, often considered a primary factor of production in economics. It also specifically describes the physiological process of childbirth, characterized by uterine contractions and the eventual delivery of an infant.
أمثلة
3 من 5The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.
The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.
The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.
The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.
I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.
I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.
اختبار سريع
The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: labor
أمثلة
The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.
everydayThe yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.
The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.
formalThe ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.
I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.
informalI'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.
Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.
academicSociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.
Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.
businessRising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
labor of love
labor of love
be in labor
be in labor
fruits of one's labor
fruits of one's labor
يُخلط عادةً مع
Work is a general term for any activity, while labor often implies more strenuous effort or is used in formal economic and medical contexts.
This is simply the British English spelling variant of the same word.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
At a C2 level, use 'labor' when discussing macro-economics or sociological structures. In medical contexts, use 'in labor' without an article (e.g., 'She was in labor for twelve hours').
أخطاء شائعة
Learners sometimes use 'labors' as a plural for general work, but in an economic context, it is typically uncountable. Avoid saying 'a labor' to mean a single job; use 'a task' instead.
نصيحة للحفظ
Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Latin 'labor', meaning toil, exertion, or hardship.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
Labor Day is a significant public holiday in many countries, celebrating the achievements and rights of workers.
اختبار سريع
The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: labor
قواعد ذات صلة
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كلمات ذات صلة
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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