"rigors" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 严酷
• 艰辛

Definition

严酷指的是极其困难或恶劣的条件，使经历某事变得非常艰难。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或学术场合，比如“the rigors of winter”（严冬的考验）或“the rigors of training”（训练的艰苦）。通常做复数，指环境、心理或身体上的艰难考验。

Examples

Many people are not prepared for the rigors of mountain climbing.

许多人没有为登山的**严酷**做好准备。

The students faced the rigors of final exams.

学生们面临着期末考试的**严酷**。

Farmers must deal with the rigors of harsh weather.

农民必须应对恶劣天气的**严酷**。

Even athletes sometimes underestimate the rigors of a marathon.

即使是运动员有时也低估了马拉松的**艰辛**。

Winter brings with it all the rigors of cold, snow, and short days.

冬天带来了寒冷、积雪和白天变短的**严酷**。

She survived the rigors of boot camp and graduated with pride.

她熬过了训练营的**艰辛**，自豪地毕业了。