menial

🇺🇸 /ˈmiːniəl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmiːniəl/
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adjective
R

A job or task that is considered low status, not requiring much skill, and often poorly paid.

Many people view cleaning as a menial job, but it's essential for a healthy environment.

许多人认为清洁工作是低贱的工作,但它对健康环境至关重要。

noun
R

A person who does a job that is considered low status, not requiring much skill, and often poorly paid.

Despite the societal view, many menial workers take pride in their work.

尽管社会有这样的看法,但许多从事低贱工作的人对自己的工作感到自豪。

translation

adj. 杂活
n. 杂工

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Plural menials