Donkey work 單調(diào)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(xié)會和英國馬獸醫(yī)協(xié)會發(fā)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(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間，這是一個非正式表達。
I've been living in this house for donkey's years.
