| 单词 | hammer away at something |
| 释义 | 1 (phrasal verb) Definition to work at (something) constantly Dr Lalkaka kept hammering away at the report. Synonyms work My father worked hard all his life. keep on persevere the ability to persevere despite obstacles and setbacks grind persist He urged them to persist with their efforts to bring about peace. stick at plug away (informal) drudge pound away peg away mainly British) beaver away (British, informal) 2 (phrasal verb) They also hammered away at the proposed plans to raise taxes. Synonyms go on about carry on about Additional synonymsin the sense of drudge Definition to work at such tasks Synonyms toil, work, labour, grind (informal), slave, plod, plug away (informal), moil (archaic, dialect), keep your nose to the grindstone in the sense of persevere Definition to continue to make an effort despite difficulties the ability to persevere despite obstacles and setbacks Synonyms keep going, continue, go on, carry on, endure, hold on (informal), hang on, persist, stand firm, plug away (informal), hold fast, remain firm, stay the course, keep your hand in, pursue your goal, be determined or resolved, keep on or at, stick at or to in the sense of persist Definition to continue obstinately despite opposition He urged them to persist with their efforts to bring about peace. Synonyms persevere, continue, go on, carry on, hold on (informal), keep on, keep going, press on, not give up, stand firm, soldier on (informal), stay the course, plough on, be resolute, stick to your guns (informal), show determination, crack on (informal) Nearby words of |
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