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work ethic

noun
🔊/ˈwɜːk eθɪk/
🔊/ˈwɜːrk eθɪk/
[singular]
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  1. a person's attitude to work, especially the idea that hard work is a good habit and should be rewarded
    • They have a very strong work ethic.他们有着很强的崇尚勤劳工作的价值观。
    • She has a poor work ethic (= does not work hard).她的职业道德差。
    compare Protestant ethic