donkey work 单调乏味的工作

时间:2021-08-23 04:38:18

(单词翻译:单击)

那些单调乏味的工作,或者是苦力活儿都可以被称为 donkey work.
 
例句
 
I am tired of doing the donkey work while my workmates get all the fun and creative tasks.
 
If you want a promotion1, you have to do a lot of donkey work first.
 
请注意
 
短语 donkey's years 意思是很长的一段时间,这是一个非正式表达。
 
I've been living in this house for donkey's years.

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1 promotion eRLxn     
n.提升,晋级;促销,宣传
参考例句:
  • The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
  • The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级,加了薪。

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