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词汇 busywork
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busywork
noun [ U ] uk/ˈbɪz.i.wɜːk/ us/ˈbɪz.i.wɜː˞k/
消磨时间的工作
work that you are given or give yourself mainly so that you have something to do, rather than because it is really necessary
They were given a task but no resources, and they perceived the assignment as busywork. 给他们分配了一项任务,但并没有配套资源,他们觉得这不过是让他们不至于闲着没活儿干。
We were just making busywork to try and keep our minds off things. 我们随便找了些事情做,让脑子不去想那些事情。
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  • While he waited, he organized his files. The busywork helped take his mind off the terrible events of the past few days.
  • The big automakers are reluctant to lay off engineers during downturns and tend to give them busywork.
  • Students say that the program allows for too many open-ended questions on exams and that many assignments amount to busywork.
  • Some of the policy procedures are seen as busywork and cause resentment among the staff.
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