"chug along" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 稳步前进
• 缓慢持续

Definition

以缓慢但稳定的方式前进，或持续、逐步地取得进展而不停止。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常为非正式用语。多用来形容项目、机器或状况的缓慢但有效进展。不是指快速动作或重大突破。也可用于形容机器缓慢持续的运动。常见搭配：'project chug along'、'things chug along'。

Examples

The old train chugs along the tracks every morning.

每天早上，那辆老火车都在轨道上**稳步前进**。

The project is chugging along, even if it's slow.

这个项目虽然慢，但还是在**稳步前进**。

Despite the rain, the runners chugged along the path.

尽管下雨，跑步者们还是**坚持跑下去**。

Work has been busy, but things are chugging along as usual.

虽然工作很忙，但一切都在**照常进行**。

Don't worry, the repairs are chugging along and should be done soon.

别担心，维修工作**正在稳步进行**，很快就会完成。

My old car just keeps chugging along, even with all its problems.

我的旧车**还在勉强坚持开着**，尽管有很多毛病。