non-work
noun [ U ] (also nonwork) uk/ˌnɒnˈwɜːk/ us/ˌnɑːnˈwɝːk/
非工作;不工作
something that is not work, or a time when someone does not work
It seems cruel that caring for family members is classified as non-work. 不将照顾家人算作工作看来有些残忍。
Poor managers make it difficult for employees to balance work and nonwork.
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- Philosophers have noted that creative inspiration most often strikes during periods of nonwork.
- It should be getting easier to juggle work and non-work in today's culture.
- I try to break my day down into periods of work and non-work and stick to that schedule.
- He really struggled with his mental health during a prolonged period of non-work.
non-work
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˌnɒnˈwɜːk/ us/ˌnɑːnˈwɝːk/
无关工作的
not relating to work
He spends most of his non-work time playing video games. 他将工作之外的大部分时间都花在玩电子游戏上。
We are still tied to the office during nonwork hours by our mobile phones.
She has a wide range of non-work activities, from running to volunteering.
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- It's important when working from home to be able to set clear boundaries between work and non-work life.
- He's felt overwhelmed by his non-work responsibilities, and that has begun to affect his performance in his job.
- I always make a point of asking interviewees about their nonwork life as it helps to put them at ease.