区别辨析weary与tired

weary与tired这两个形容词均有“累的、疲乏的”之意。

weary : 侧重指由于连续不断进行某项活动而造成的疲劳,以致感到厌烦。

  • I think he's a little weary after his long journey.
    我想他在长途旅行后有些疲倦了。
  • Here, sit down and rest your weary legs.
    来,坐下歇歇脚。

tired : 普通用词,泛指因工作紧张,劳动过度,休息不足等而引起的疲乏。

  • She spoke in a tired voice.
    她说话有气无力的。
  • I was so tired when I got home from work last night that I had a quick nap.
    我昨晚下班回家后很累,就小睡了一会儿。