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 completely beyond my grasp.
我完全摸不着头脑。
It seems to be the best solution.
这似乎是最好的解决办法。
For years, villagers believed that Endley Farm was hunted.