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menial

/ˈminiəl/

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1 · adjective

requiring little skill and regarded as low-status

琐碎卑微的

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She took a menial job while studying for her degree.
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她一边攻读学位，一边做一份杂务工作。
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Pronunciation: /ˈminiəl/

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