🇬🇧🇨🇳 exhausting - 筋疲力尽 : English Lesson

Meaning of "exhausting" ("筋疲力尽"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Exhausting means causing someone to feel extremely tired or worn out. It describes activities or situations that use up a lot of energy and leave a person feeling very fatigued.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

After running three laps in gym class, I was so exhausted that I tried to use my water bottle as a pillow.

My baby sister’s endless “Why?” questions were so exhausting that even our dog hid under the bed.

Carrying 15 grocery bags inside in one trip was exhausting, but at least I didn’t have to make a second trip!

Babysitting my twin cousins is exhausting because they run faster than I can think!

Cleaning my room is exhausting, especially when I have to stop every five minutes to read an old comic I found under the bed.

The day was exhausting. The long walk with a baby and a dog was exhausting. Carrying the heavy bag was exhausting. Chasing the little dog in the park was exhausting. Looking after the cold baby all night was exhausting. At home, they sit, smile, and fall asleep; the quiet room feels like a welcome end.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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