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work ethic

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˈwork ˌethic noun [singular]  WORK HARDa belief in the moral value and importance of work 职业道德 They instilled the work ethic into their children. 他们逐步培养孩子的职业道德。
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work ethicIt builds a sort of dedication, a work ethic, which is valuable at a university or a polytechnic.Risk factors specific to the individual such as work ethic or commitment to the organisation need to be considered.Employers are looking to hire people with a good work ethic.I have a strong work ethic.One of the important factors that promoted this work ethic was, according to Weber, not economic but religious.People still believe in the traditional work ethic and we are fortunate they do.
ˈwork ˌethic nounChineseSyllable
importance the moral belief and of a Corpus value in work


work ethic
ˈwork ˌethic noun [singular]
a belief in the moral value and importance of work:
    They instilled the work ethic into their children.