| 释义 |
underwork
I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ verb
Etymology: under (I) + work, v.
intransitive verb
1. : to do less work than is proper or suitable
2. : to do work for less than current rates
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to work against secretly : undermine
2.
a. : to expend too little work upon
< underwork a painting >
b. : to exact too little work from
< underwork a horse >
< underworked committee >
3. : to do like work at a less price than
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: under (III) + work, n.
: a supporting structure built underneath |