plod /plɒd/ ( plodding, plodded, plods )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone plods, they walk slowly and heavily. 缓慢沉重地走

  例：

  Crowds of people plodded around in yellow plastic raincoats.

  一群群身穿黄色塑料雨衣的人在四下里吃力地走着。

• 2. 

  V-I If you say that someone plods on or plods along with a job, you mean that the job is taking a long time. 苦干

  例：

  He is plodding on with negotiations.

  他正进行艰苦的谈判。