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
It's a great college.
那是一所好大学。
Sure. Here it is.
当然有。这就是。
It contained five large bars of chocolate and three bags of sweets!