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worker bee

/ˈwɜːkə biː/

翻译: 指像工蜂一样勤劳、默默无闻地执行例行任务的人,常带有贬义或同情意味;也指蜂群中负责采蜜、筑巢等工作的雌性蜜蜂。

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/ˈwɜːkə biː/B2informal
  • zh指像工蜂一样勤劳、默默无闻地执行例行任务的人,常带有贬义或同情意味;也指蜂群中负责采蜜、筑巢等工作的雌性蜜蜂。

A metaphor for a hardworking, diligent person who performs routine tasks without complaint, often in a corporate or organizational setting. Derived from the role of worker bees in a hive.

  1. Literal meaningB1formal

    A female bee that does not reproduce but works to collect nectar, build the hive, and care for the young.

    zh工蜂

    • Worker bees are responsible for gathering pollen and nectar.
    • The hive is maintained by thousands of worker bees.
    • A worker bee lives for only a few weeks during summer.
  2. Metaphorical meaningB2informal

    A person who works very hard, often in a routine or subordinate role, without seeking recognition.

    zh工蜂

    • She is a real worker bee in the office, always handling the small tasks.
    • The team relies on its worker bees to keep projects moving.
    • He's content being a worker bee rather than a manager.