Burn out
US /bɜːrn aʊt/
UK /bɜːrn aʊt/
片語動詞
1.
精疲力盡, 筋疲力盡
to become exhausted physically or mentally from overwork or stress
範例:
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She's afraid she'll burn out if she keeps working 80 hours a week.
她擔心如果每週工作80小時，她會精疲力盡。
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Many teachers burn out after only a few years in the profession.
許多教師在從事這個行業幾年後就精疲力盡了。
2.
燒壞, 燒盡
to stop functioning because of excessive heat or friction
範例:
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The old engine finally burned out after years of heavy use.
這台舊發動機在多年重負荷使用後終於燒壞了。
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The light bulb burned out, leaving the room in darkness.
燈泡燒壞了，房間一片漆黑。
名詞
職業倦怠, 精疲力盡
physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
範例:
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She suffered from severe burnout after managing the project for two years.
在管理該項目兩年後，她患上了嚴重的職業倦怠。
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The company offers programs to help employees prevent burnout.
公司提供項目幫助員工預防職業倦怠。