workhorse
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UK workhorse n: (horse used for heavy labour)
SC 用来驮重物的马 yòng lái tuó zhòng wù de mǎ
In the old days, workhorses ploughed the fields.
workhorse n: figurative ([sth] dependable, useful) (比喻)
SC 经用的东西 jīng yòng de dōng xī
The Airbus A320 is a workhorse of the skies that is in service all over the world and has a strong safety record.
workhorse n: informal (hard-working person) (非正式用语)
SC 吃苦耐劳的人 chī kǔ nài láo de rén
Rob is a workhorse who does his best every time he plays for the team.