slog

slog — verb

1. to put in a lot of effort over a long stretch of time, especially for a task tha

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to put in a lot of effort over a long stretch of time, especially for a task that feels repetitive or uninteresting.

例句

Putri slogged away at her chemistry homework until well after midnight.

slog + away + at + [task] for sustained effort

David slogged through the first three chapters of the textbook before taking a short break.

slog + through + [lengthy material]

同義詞
  • toil

    more formal and literary; suggests strenuous physical or mental work

  • labour

    slightly more formal; used for both physical and intellectual work

  • grind

    informal, similar register; emphasises the boring, repetitive nature

  • slave away

    phrasal verb; stronger emotional tone of resentment

反義詞
  • coast

    to make progress with minimal effort

  • idle

    to spend time doing nothing

文法句型

slog + away + at + something

slog + through + something

用法筆記

Commonly used with 'away at' (focusing on the activity) or 'through' (focusing on completing a large piece of work). Very informal — use 'work hard' or 'labour' in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌I slogged hard on the project but failed.
✅I slogged away on the project but still missed the deadline.
💡'slog' already implies hard effort; adding 'hard' is redundant.
❌She slogged to finish her degree.
✅She slogged through four years of medical school.
💡'slog' works better with a long, difficult process than a single goal.

2. to move forwards with great effort, especially through deep mud, heavy snow, or

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to move forwards with great effort, especially through deep mud, heavy snow, or other difficult ground, often while exhausted.

例句

Mauricio slogged through the thick mud after the rain turned the trail into a swamp.

slog + through + [physical obstacle]

Élise slogged up the steep hill with a heavy backpack strapped to her shoulders.

slog + up + [slope]

同義詞
  • trudge

    emphasises slow, heavy steps from weariness or burden

  • plod

    suggests slow, steady steps without the emotional weight of 'slog'

  • tramp

    implies walking with firm, heavy steps over a long distance

反義詞
  • glide

    to move smoothly and with ease

  • stride

    to walk with long, confident steps

文法句型

slog + through + [obstacle]

slog + up + [slope]

slog + along + [path]

用法筆記

Unlike 'walk' or 'hike', 'slog' always implies difficulty — you cannot slog through something easy or pleasant. Often used with directional phrases (up, along, through, across).

常見錯誤

❌We slogged through the park on a nice sunny day.
✅We slogged through the muddy field after the storm.
💡'slog' for movement requires an obstacle or difficulty.

3. to strike a ball very forcefully in a game such as cricket or tennis, often in a

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

to strike a ball very forcefully in a game such as cricket or tennis, often in a way that lacks control or precision.

例句

Daichi slogged the ball over the boundary and scored six runs for his team.

slog + [ball] + over + [boundary] — cricket scoring

Jabari slogged the cricket ball straight at the fielder and was caught out.

同義詞
  • wallop

    informal; even stronger force, often with a sense of satisfaction

  • smash

    in tennis specifically; a powerful overhead shot

  • belt

    informal, common in baseball and cricket contexts

反義詞
  • tap

    to hit lightly and with control

  • guide

    to direct the ball with precision rather than force

文法句型

slog + [ball] + [direction]

slog + [ball] + over/into/at

用法筆記

Chiefly British sports commentary and informal conversation. In cricket, a 'slog' specifically describes an aggressive, low-skill shot. In tennis and baseball, it describes a powerful but poorly aimed hit.

常見錯誤

❌She slogged the ball perfectly down the middle.
✅She slogged the ball but it went wide.
💡'slog' implies lack of precision; don't use it for a well-controlled shot.

slog — noun