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
Next week I'm taking my driving test.
我下星期考车牌。
He drinks a lot of milk every day.
他每天都喝很多牛奶。
Then the bees left the hive and went to the feeding place.