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work-study

/wurk-stuhd-ee/US // ˈwɜrkˈstʌd i //

勤工俭学,勤工助学,工读,半工半读

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a type of financial aid in which students are hired for part-time jobs, usually by their college, and often for work on campus: I was lucky enough to be a research assistant for work-study, unlike my roommate who had to work in the cafeteria.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to such a job associated with a college or university.

Examples

  • If anything the work the two cops and the maintenance guy were doing deserves more respect and probably helped a lot more people.

  • She completed a yoga teacher-training program and, in the spring of 2008, went on a retreat in Peru to study with shamans.

  • Why, some might be asking, am I being so harsh on their work so soon after they died?

  • In fact, in a recent study of their users internationally, it was the lowest priority for most.

  • “I love my job and I love my city and I am committed to the work here,” he said in a statement.

  • "There's just one thing I'd like to ask, if you don't mind," said Cynthia, coming suddenly out of a brown study.

  • Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.

  • His lordship retired shortly to his study, Hetton and Mr. Haggard betook themselves to the billiard-room.

  • With him one is at high pressure all the time, and I have gained a good many more ideas from him than I can work up in a hurry.

  • In fact, except for Ramona's help, it would have been a question whether even Alessandro could have made Baba work in harness.