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Donkey work 單調乏味的工作

Donkey work 單調乏味的工作

A donkey with a colourful saddle on the Greek island of Santorini

今日小常識

Taking a 'donkey ride' at the seaside is a popular activity in Britain. But it can hard work for donkeys. A set of guidelines by The Donkey Sanctuary and the British Equine Veterinary Association says donkeys shouldn't carry people heavier than 50 kg; they must have at least one day off a week and an hour's rest at lunchtime or early evening.

在英國海邊的度假勝地,騎驢是一項受歡迎的活動。不過對驢來說這可是很辛苦的工作。驢子保護協會和英國馬獸醫協會發表的一套指導方針中指出,驢不應該承載超過50公斤重的人體,它們每周應放一天假,而且每天中午或傍晚應有一小時的休息。

今日短語

那些單調乏味的工作,或者是苦力活兒都可以被稱為 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 promotion, you have to do a lot of donkey work first.

請注意

短語 donkey's years 意思是很長的一段時間,這是一個非正式表達。

I've been living in this house for donkey's years.