paperwork
UK/'peipәwә:k/US
B2
Definitions
n.
Routine work that involves filling in forms and documents
文书工作；书面工作
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpaper + work = work made of paper — i.e. forms and documents. Transparent compound; uncountable.
Root work still carries 17 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
There's a lot of paperwork involved in buying a house.
- 2.
I spent the morning catching up on paperwork.