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
Now for the hard part.
现在到了最难的部分。
The cast of the play included a famous actor.
戏的演员组包括了一位著名的演员。
Then he spoke slowly, but I could not understand him.