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labored

/ˈleɪbɚd/

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1 · adj.

done with obvious effort and difficulty

吃力的；费力的

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His breathing grew labored as he climbed the stairs.
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爬楼梯时，他的呼吸越来越费力。
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Pronunciation: /ˈleɪbɚd/

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