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单词 industrious
释义 in·dus·tri·ous
\ə̇nˈdəstrēəs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French industrieux, from Latin industriosus diligent, from industria diligence + -osus -ose
1. obsolete : skillful, clever, ingenious
2. : perseveringly active : zealous
 < industrious in seeking out and questioning new arrivals — Gilbert Armitage >
3. : characterized by industry: as
 a. : marked by steady dependable energetic work : not lazy : diligent
  < an industrious worker >
  < an industrious group of campaigners >
 b. : constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied : busy
  < an industrious housewife whose tasks seemed never-ending >
 c. : conducive to purposeful work or enterprise
  < an industrious home environment >
4. obsolete : characterized by design or purpose : intentional
Synonyms: see busy
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