sinecure
US /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊr/
UK /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kjʊər/
名词
闲职, 挂名职务
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit
示例:
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He was appointed to a sinecure in the government.
他被任命为政府中的一个闲职。
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The job was a complete sinecure, offering a high salary for minimal effort.
这份工作完全是个闲职，付出最少的努力就能获得高薪。