heavy-duty

/'hevi'dju:ti/

Thân thiện

Heavy-duty gloves protect the worker's hands while moving bricks.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Designed for demanding or severe use: Made to withstand intense strain, frequent use, or harsh conditions, often in industrial, commercial, or rigorous personal contexts. 2. Exceptionally strong, powerful, or durable: Having greater capacity, strength, or concentration than standard versions.

Usage

The adjective "heavy-duty" is used directly before a noun to describe that noun's enhanced capability or purpose. It is a compound adjective, typically hyphenated.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • We need heavy-duty gloves for handling these rough materials.
  • This is a heavy-duty truck built for construction sites.
  • For cleaning the garage floor, use a heavy-duty cleaner.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe non-physical things requiring or possessing great strength or intensity.
  • He's in a heavy-duty management training program. (A very demanding program)
  • They had a heavy-duty conversation about their future. (A serious, intense conversation)

Variants and Related Words

• Heavy-duty is a fixed compound adjective. Related concepts are often expressed with synonyms or descriptive phrases (e.g., industrial-strength, heavy-gauge, reinforced).

Synonyms

• Industrial-strength: Of a grade suitable for industrial use; very strong.
• Rugged: Sturdy and capable of withstanding rough handling.
• Durable: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
• Reinforced: Strengthened or supported.

Antonyms

• Light-duty: Designed for light or infrequent use.
• Delicate: Easily broken or damaged; fragile.
• Flimsy: Insubstantial and easily damaged.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Heavy-duty" itself functions as a descriptive phrase. There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms using it as a verb, as it is exclusively an adjective.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. designed for heavy work
   • a heavy-duty detergent
   • heavy-duty gloves