C2 noun 中性

labor

/ˈleɪ.bər/

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.

例句

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

词族

名词
labor
Verb
labor
副词
laboriously
形容词
laborious
相关
laborer
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记忆技巧

Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.

快速测验

The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.

正确!

正确答案是: labor

例句

1

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

everyday

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

2

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

formal

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

3

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

informal

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

4

Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.

academic

Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.

5

Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.

business

Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.

词族

名词
labor
Verb
labor
副词
laboriously
形容词
laborious
相关
laborer

常见搭配

manual labor manual labor
labor market labor market
skilled labor skilled labor
labor union labor union
labor intensive labor intensive

常用短语

labor of love

labor of love

be in labor

be in labor

fruits of one's labor

fruits of one's labor

容易混淆的词

labor vs work

Work is a general term for any activity, while labor often implies more strenuous effort or is used in formal economic and medical contexts.

labor vs labour

This is simply the British English spelling variant of the same word.

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使用说明

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').

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常见错误

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.

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记忆技巧

Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'labor', meaning toil, exertion, or hardship.

语法模式

Uncountable when referring to work/effort Used in the phrase 'in labor' (prepositional phrase) Can function as both a noun and a verb
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文化背景

Labor Day is a significant public holiday in many countries, celebrating the achievements and rights of workers.

快速测验

The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.

正确!

正确答案是: labor

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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