以下说法常用于非正式场合及日常对话中。
1. She looks knackered after that meeting.
I am absolutely knackered after a long day.
形容词 “knackered(美[ˈnækə(r)d]英[ˈnækə(r)d])” 表示 “非常累”。这是一个极限形容词,前面可以加一个 “absolutely” 这类程度副词来加强语气。
2. I am worn out after work today.
I don't think Rosemary will be joining us tonight as she's worn out .
短语 “worn out” 形容 “因忙碌而疲惫不堪”。
3. Wow! After that session at the gym – I'm spent .
He said he's spent and going to take it easy tonight.
形容词 “spent” 可用来表示 “筋疲力尽”。
4. He looks done in . What's he been doing?
I am done in . I think I'm going to rest for a while.
形容词短语 “done in” 的意思是 “累垮了,累坏了”。