industrious
Meaning: Diligent and hardworking; consistently and energetically productive.
Industrious emphasises sustained, productive hard work and is always a compliment. It is related to 'industry' in its older sense of diligence (not manufacturing). The word is often used in character descriptions, school reports, and historical accounts of communities or peoples. It collocates with 'worker,' 'student,' 'nature,' 'people,' and 'community.'
Examples
- The industrious Victorian middle classes built many of the institutions that still serve Britain today. 勤劳的维多利亚时代中产阶级建立了许多至今仍服务于英国的机构。Las industriosas clases medias victorianas edificaron muchas de las instituciones que aún sirven a Gran Bretaña hoy.勤勉なヴィクトリア朝の中産階級は、今日なおイギリスに貢献する多くの制度を築きました。근면한 빅토리아 시대 중산층은 오늘날에도 영국에 기여하는 많은 제도를 구축했습니다.
- She was the most industrious member of the team, often arriving first and leaving last. 她是团队中最勤奋的成员,经常第一个到、最后一个走。Era la miembro más industriosa del equipo: a menudo llegaba la primera y se marchaba la última.彼女はチームで最も勤勉なメンバーで、いつも一番早く出勤し最後まで残っていました。그녀는 팀에서 가장 부지런한 구성원으로, 항상 가장 먼저 출근하고 마지막까지 남아 있었습니다.
- Bees are widely admired as industrious creatures that work tirelessly for the good of their colony. 蜜蜂作为勤劳的生物广受赞赏,它们为蜂群的利益不知疲倦地工作。Las abejas son ampliamente admiradas como criaturas industriosas que trabajan incansablemente por el bien de su colonia.ミツバチは、群れのために絶え間なく働く勤勉な生き物として広く称賛されています。꿀벌은 군집을 위해 쉬지 않고 일하는 부지런한 생물로 널리 칭송받고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin industriosus (diligent, active), from industria (diligence, activity), possibly from indu (within) and struere (to build). Used in English since the late 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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