drudgery
/ˈdrʌdʒəri/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5732 in the learning path
单调繁重的苦差事
Definitions
n. Hard, boring work that must be repeated regularly.
单调繁重的苦差事
Example
A dishwasher takes much of the drudgery out of cleaning.
洗碗机让清洁工作少了许多单调繁重的劳动。
Automation can reduce the drudgery of repetitive tasks, allowing workers to focus on more creative activities.
自动化可以减轻重复任务带来的枯燥劳苦，让员工专注于更有创造性的活动。
Collocations
- daily drudgery
- domestic drudgery
- the drudgery of repetitive work
Word family
- drudge (n.)
- drudge (v.)
Synonyms
- toil
Usage tip
不可数名词，强调工作既繁重又单调，而不只是困难。
FAQ
- What does drudgery mean?
- Hard, boring work that must be repeated regularly.
- How is drudgery pronounced?
- UK /ˈdrʌdʒəri/, US /ˈdrʌdʒəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
