treadmill

'tredmil
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英文释义

n. an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
n. a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
n. a job involving drudgery and confinement

中文翻译

n. 踏车, 令人厌倦的工作
[法] 踏车

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记忆技巧

tread 意思是踩，mill 是磨坊，两者结合可以理解为在上面“踩”的机器，类似于在磨坊上走动的感觉。

例句

1. I usually run on the treadmill for thirty minutes every morning.
我通常每天早上在跑步机上跑三十分钟。
2. Using a treadmill is a great way to stay fit during the winter.
在冬天使用跑步机是保持健康的好方法。
3. She prefers the treadmill to running outside because it's easier on her knees.
她更喜欢跑步机而不是在外面跑步，因为这对她的膝盖更友好。

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