demanding

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ A demanding job or task requires a lot of your time, energy, or attention. 费力的; 费时的
He tried to return to work, but found he could no longer cope with his demanding job. 他试图回去工作，但发现自己不再能适应这项费时的工作。
2. ADJ People who are demanding are not easily satisfied or pleased. 苛求的
Ricky was a very demanding child. 里基是个非常苛求的孩子。

She's hoping to find a job which is more demanding intellectually.
Police work is physically demanding and stressful .
My present job doesn't stretch me, so I'm looking for something more demanding.
I like a nice light novel to read when I'm on holiday - nothing too demanding.
The last part of a piece of music is often more technically demanding than the rest .