Burn out
US /bɜːrn aʊt/
UK /bɜːrn aʊt/
短语动词
1.
精疲力尽, 筋疲力尽
to become exhausted physically or mentally from overwork or stress
示例:
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She's afraid she'll burn out if she keeps working 80 hours a week.
她担心如果每周工作80小时，她会精疲力尽。
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Many teachers burn out after only a few years in the profession.
许多教师在从事这个行业几年后就精疲力尽了。
2.
烧坏, 烧尽
to stop functioning because of excessive heat or friction
示例:
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The old engine finally burned out after years of heavy use.
这台旧发动机在多年重负荷使用后终于烧坏了。
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The light bulb burned out, leaving the room in darkness.
灯泡烧坏了，房间一片漆黑。
名词
职业倦怠, 精疲力尽
physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
示例:
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She suffered from severe burnout after managing the project for two years.
在管理该项目两年后，她患上了严重的职业倦怠。
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The company offers programs to help employees prevent burnout.
公司提供项目帮助员工预防职业倦怠。