packhorse
US /ˈpæk.hɔːrs/
UK /ˈpæk.hɔːs/
名詞
1.
馱馬
a horse used for carrying loads, especially on its back in panniers or saddlebags
範例:
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The explorers used packhorses to carry their supplies through the mountains.
探險者們用馱馬把補給運過山。
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A long line of packhorses slowly made its way up the narrow trail.
一長串馱馬緩慢地沿著狹窄的小徑向上走。
2.
苦力, 勞力
a person who does a lot of hard work, especially carrying things for others
範例:
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She felt like a packhorse, constantly carrying groceries and laundry for her family.
她覺得自己像個苦力，不停地為家人搬運雜貨和衣物。
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My boss treats me like a packhorse, piling on more and more tasks.
我的老闆把我當苦力使喚，不斷給我增加任務。