Donkey work 單調(diào)乏味的工作
今日小常識(shí)
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(xiàng)受歡迎的活動(dòng)。不過對(duì)驢來說這可是很辛苦的工作。驢子保護(hù)協(xié)會(huì)和英國馬獸醫(yī)協(xié)會(huì)發(fā)表的一套指導(dǎo)方針中指出,驢不應(yīng)該承載超過50公斤重的人體,它們每周應(yīng)放一天假,而且每天中午或傍晚應(yīng)有一小時(shí)的休息。
今日短語
那些單調(diào)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(shí)間,這是一個(gè)非正式表達(dá)。
I've been living in this house for donkey's years.