"labored" in Chinese (Simplified)
吃力的做作的
Definition
用来形容需要很大努力的事情，或听起来不自然、勉强的内容。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常和“呼吸”搭配（labored breathing = 呼吸困难）。也可形容话语或写作不自然。语气偏正式，多用于描写或医学场景。
Examples
He took a labored breath after running.
跑步后，他大口地 **吃力地** 呼吸了一下。
Her explanation sounded labored.
她的解释听起来很**做作**。
The athlete moved with labored steps.
这位运动员迈着**吃力的**步伐前进。
His speech was so labored that it was hard to follow.
他的发言太**做作**了，让人难以理解。
She made a labored attempt to smile, but everyone noticed it wasn’t real.
她**勉强地**微笑了一下，但大家都看出来不是真心的。
After climbing the stairs, his breathing became labored.
爬完楼梯后，他开始**呼吸困难**。