bankers' hours

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The time period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of a weekday (corresponding to a late start, an early quit, and no weekend work). plural,plural-only
    — I don't see how anyone with a day job is supposed to deal with them when they keep only bankers' hours.
  2. Any easy job, especially one with a short working day. figuratively,plural,plural-only
    — Q: How's she like her new job? A: She's careful not to admit it, but it's bankers' hours and she knows it.

词形变化

banker's hours alternative

词源

From the traditional opening hours of banks in the 1800s, and in some parts of the United States, maintained until the 1960s.
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