lumber
verb [ I usually + adv/prep ] uk/ˈlʌm.bər/ us/ˈlʌm.bɚ/
缓慢笨拙地移动
to move slowly and awkwardly
In the distance, we could see a herd of elephants lumbering across the plain. 我们可以看见远处有一群大象缓缓穿过平原。
Phrasal verb
lumber someone with something 使（某人）不得不面对，迫使（某人）应付
If you are/get lumbered with something, you have to deal with something or someone that you do not want to.
I always seem to get lumbered with the job of clearing up after a party. 每次聚会结束后我似乎总要被抓住打扫卫生。
lumber
noun [ U ] US uk/ˈlʌm.bər/ us/ˈlʌm.bɚ/ (UK timber)
C2 木材，木料
wood that has been prepared for building