新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

onerous

英  [ˈəʊnərəs]
    
美  [ˈɑːn-]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1繁重的 , 费力的

    If you describe a task as onerous, you dislike having to do it because you find it difficult or unpleasant.

    双语例句

    例:

    parents who have had the onerous task of bringing up a very difficult child.

    曾经含辛茹苦地养育过一个调皮孩子的父母。