lumber

lum·bered v. /ˈlʌmbərd/

[ Using. ] ( informal ) moved in a slow, heavy, awkward way （笨拙而沉重地移动）
[使用场景:] 常用于描写人或动物动作迟缓、笨拙，带有不灵巧或累赘的意味。

SYN: trudged, stumbled, plodded, shuffled

1. He lumbered across the room and collapsed into the chair.
   他笨重地走过房间，扑通一声倒在椅子上。
2. The bear lumbered through the forest, shaking the ground with each step.
   那头熊笨拙地走过森林，每一步都震动着地面。
3. She lumbered up the stairs, carrying the heavy suitcase.
   她拎着沉重的手提箱，笨拙地走上楼梯。
4. The old man lumbered down the street, leaning on his cane.
   那位老人拄着拐杖，笨拙地走在街上。
5. The truck lumbered along the narrow road.
   卡车在狭窄的道路上缓慢而笨重地行驶。

DERIVATIVES

lumber v. /ˈlʌmbər/
[使用场景:] 作动词时，表示“笨拙而沉重地走动”；作名词时意为“木材，木料”。此处强调动词义，与 lumbered 同源。

1. He lumbered out of the bar after too many drinks.
   他喝得酩酊大醉，踉踉跄跄地走出酒吧。
2. The elephant lumbered across the plain.
   大象笨拙地走过平原。
3. She lumbered into the office, clearly exhausted.
   她疲惫不堪，笨重地走进办公室。
4. The bus lumbered up the hill slowly.
   公共汽车慢吞吞地爬上山坡。
5. They lumbered through the crowded street, carrying huge bags.
   他们提着大包，笨拙地挤过拥挤的街道。

GRE | SAT

网络释义: 笨拙地行动；缓慢移动；木材

词组短语:

• lumber industry 木材业
• lumber yard 木材堆场
• lumber room 杂物间
• lumber mill 锯木厂
• lumber trade 木材贸易