释义 |
ˈout-ˌworker [out- 2.] One who works outside, i.e. out of doors, out of the house, out of the shop or factory for which he works.
1813R. Kerr Agric. Surv. Berw. xv. 420 Their occupiers [were] bound to shear at the ordinary wages, and to supply certain outworkers when wanted. 1856Kane Arct. Expl. II. ix. 95 Then the few tired outworkers were regaled by the groans and tossings of the sick. 1894Daily News 24 Mar. 3/4 The lists of out workers which are now required to be kept by the manufacturers of all kinds of wearing apparel, cabinet and furniture making [etc.]. |