sine
cure
复数形式
sinecures
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闲职, 肥差
a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well
- Despite having little responsibility, the director's position at the company was considered a sinecure due to its generous salary and minimal workload.
尽管责任不大，但由于薪水丰厚且工作量极小，公司的主管职位被视为一份闲差。
- The senator appointed his cousin to a sinecure position within his office, allowing him to enjoy a comfortable income without having to perform any significant duties.
参议员任命他的表亲在他的办公室担任一个闲职，使他能够享受舒适的收入而无需履行任何重要职责。
- Many criticized the government's decision to create a new sinecure role for a retired politician, arguing that taxpayer money should be spent more wisely.
许多人批评政府决定为退休政治家创建一个新的闲职，认为纳税人的钱应该更明智地花费。
- The position of chairman in the organization was often regarded as a sinecure, with the incumbent enjoying perks and privileges without having to actively contribute to decision-making.
该组织中主席的职位通常被视为闲职，任职者无需积极参与决策即可享受福利和特权。
- She was offered a sinecure job at a prestigious law firm, where her main task was to attend social events and represent the firm in public settings, leaving her with ample free time and a handsome salary.
她在一家著名的律师事务所获得了一份闲职，主要任务是参加社交活动并在公共场合代表事务所，这让她有大量的空闲时间和丰厚的薪水。
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闲职, 无需负责的教会职位
a church paid position that requires little or no responsibility, especially one without spiritual or pastoral duties
- He was granted a sinecure that paid well but demanded no sermons or parish visits.
他被授予了一个闲职，薪水丰厚但不需要布道或教区访问。
- The bishop assigned him a sinecure, freeing him from active ministry.
主教给他分配了一个闲职，使他免于积极的圣职工作。
- In medieval times, sinecures were often given as political favors.
在中世纪，闲职经常作为政治恩惠被授予。
- She held a sinecure that allowed her to live comfortably without preaching.
她拥有一个闲职，使她能够舒适地生活而无需布道。
- The sinecure came with a title but no congregation to serve.
闲职带来了头衔，但没有会众需要服务。