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
Where do I board my plane?
我在那儿登机?
I am sorry Mr. Chen is unavailable, would you like to speak to anyone else?
抱歉陈先生不在,你要不要跟其他人讲话?
While the battered car was moving away, Roy stopped his bus and telephoned the police.