plod
verb [ I + adv/prep ] uk/plɒd/ us/plɑːd/ -dd-
(WALK)
艰难地行走;吃力地行进
to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy
We plodded through the mud. 我们在泥泞中艰难行进。
Despite the wind and the rain, they plodded on until they reached the cabin. 他们顶风冒雨坚持走到了小屋。
(WORK)
（缺乏想象力、热情和兴趣地）埋头工作
to work slowly and continuously, but without imagination, enthusiasm, or interest
For years, he's plodded away at the same dull routine job. 多年来，他一直在做同一项单调的工作。
Alex is just plodding along at school, making very little progress. 亚历克斯一直在校苦学，但几乎没有什么进步。