workhorse
workhorse

[5w\:khC:s]
n.
驮马, 做粗工者,重负荷机器

workhorse
work.horse
AHD:[wûrk“hôrs”]
D.J.[6w*8k7h%8rs]
K.K.[6w)k7h%rs]
n.（名词）
Something, such as a machine, that performs dependably under heavy or prolonged use:
重负荷机器：某物，比如机器，在过强或延长的作用下运行得很可靠：
“the 50-year-old DC-3 . . . one of aviation's most effective workhorses”(Christian Science Monitor)
“五十年的DC—3…航空的最有效率的机器之一”(基督教科学箴言报)
A horse that is used for labor rather than for racing or riding.
役马：不用于比赛或乘骑而用于劳作的马
Informal A person who works tirelessly, especially at difficult or time-consuming tasks.
【非正式用语】 吃苦耐劳的人：不知疲倦地工作的人，尤指在困难的或消耗时间的工作上