spadework
n [U] (fig 比喻) hard work done in preparation for sth 艰苦的准备工作
She got the praise for the job but he did all the spadework. 工作完成後她获得赞誉, 但筹备期间的苦活儿全是他干的.
🗣️ 情景例句
I finally got around to the job again.
我终于能再做那份工作了。
He's the youngest in the family.
他是一家中最小的。
Morning! I'm sorry to trouble you. Could I borrow a pan, please? Mine has just broken.