hard assignments
[/hɑrd əˈsaɪnmənts/]
nounpl: hard assignments
tarefas difíceis / trabalhos desafiadores
1. Challenging or difficult tasks, duties, or projects that require significant effort, skill, or dedication to complete
The professor gave us hard assignments that required weeks of research and critical thinking.
O professor nos deu tarefas difíceis que exigiam semanas de pesquisa e pensamento crítico.
2. School or work tasks characterized by complexity, difficulty level, or demanding requirements
These hard assignments have been pushing my limits in mathematics.
Essas tarefas desafiadoras têm me desafiado nos limites da matemática.
3. Difficult responsibilities or duties assigned to a person or group
The manager assigned hard assignments to the team to test their problem-solving abilities.
O gerente atribuiu trabalhos desafiadores à equipe para testar suas habilidades de resolução de problemas.
In both American and Brazilian educational and professional contexts, 'hard assignments' are generally viewed positively as opportunities for growth and skill development. In Brazil, challenging academic work is often valued in higher education, while in the US, it's common to discuss managing workload and stress associated with difficult assignments. The term is widely used in academic and corporate environments in both cultures.
NYC Slang
tough gigs / heavy lifting
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