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spadework

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n.挖掘的工作,基本研究,费力的基础工作

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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.

spadework


n[U]
hard work that has to be done in preparation before something can happen
= legwork
 Most of the spadework had been done by 1981.