donkey work

[ˈdɔŋki wə:k]
  • 释义
  • 单调乏味的工作,重活;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    While the chief created culinary masterpieces his assistants did all the donkey work for him.

    当厨师烹饪佳肴时,他的助手为他做所有的下手活.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 2、

    In my office the boss makes all the decisions and I do all the donkey work.

    公司里做决定的是老板,而我总是做繁琐的工作.

    ——辞典例句