draft-mule work
复数形式
draft-mule works
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苦力活, 枯燥的工作
the hardest or most boring part of a task or job
The idiom "draft mule work" has its origins in agricultural practices. It refers to demanding tasks that were traditionally assigned to mules, which were strong and sturdy animals commonly used for pulling heavy loads, particularly in farming and construction. In this context, "draft" refers to the act of pulling or carrying a heavy load. This idiom is used metaphorically to describe heavy manual labor and tasks that require significant physical effort, often involving repetitive or monotonous actions.
- The construction workers were engaged in draft mule work, hauling heavy bricks and cement all day long.
建筑工人从事着苦力活，整天搬运沉重的砖块和水泥。
- Don't underestimate the effort required for this job; it's pure mule work, lifting and moving heavy boxes for hours on end.
不要低估这项工作所需的努力；这是苦力活，连续几个小时举起和移动重箱子。
- Being a chef is not all glamour; there's a lot of behind-the-scenes mule work involved, such as chopping vegetables and washing dishes.
当厨师并不全是光鲜亮丽；幕后有很多苦差事，比如切菜和洗碗。
- She's been doing draft mule work in the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks in all kinds of weather.
她一直在仓库做苦力活，在各种天气下装卸卡车。
- The team worked tirelessly, doing the draft mule work necessary to set up the event venue, arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.
团队不知疲倦地工作，完成了设置活动场地、安排椅子、桌子和装饰所需的苦力活。