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Schlepping Meaning in English

word · lemma: schlep

ˈʃlɛpɪŋ
SHLEP-ing
ʃlˈɛpɪŋ
sh-LEP-ing

释义

To carry or drag something heavy or awkward, usually with effort and sometimes reluctance. Often used in an informal, slightly humorous way.

用法与细微差别

Very informal, slightly humorous, with roots in Yiddish. Used mostly in American English, often to complain about tiring, tedious tasks ('schlepping bags', 'schlepping kids'). Rare in formal writing. Don't use for delicate or official actions.

例句

She was schlepping heavy groceries up the stairs.

basic

I'm tired of schlepping all these boxes around.

basic

He spent all morning schlepping furniture into the new apartment.

basic

We were schlepping through the rain with our bags, totally soaked.

natural

He's always schlepping his laptop everywhere he goes.

natural

After a long day of schlepping kids around town, I need a break.

natural