exhausting是现在分词,作形容词使用,义:“使竭尽的”、“使疲惫的”(to make empty or tire out)。与之经常搭配使用的词有day、job、task、experiment等。exhausted是过去分词,意为“空竭的”、“疲惫的”(fatigued or tired),用作表语形容词,放在连系动词之后。
exhaustive是形容词,意为“完全的”、“彻底的”(thorough or complete),与之经常搭配的词有 work、inquiries、research、investigation、treatment 等。
The purpose of a warm-up is to prepare for muscular activity, and is not an exhausting activity to bring on fatigue. 热身的目的在于为肌肉的运动做好准备,不是会带来疲倦的消耗体力的活动。
The exhausting thing in life is being insincere. 生活中筋疲力尽的事是弄虚作假。
Trainee commandos are put through an exhausting assault course. 受训的突击队员要参加令人筋疲力尽的突击课程。