moonlighting
noun [ U ] uk/ˈmuːn.laɪ.tɪŋ/ us/ˈmuːn.laɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
兼职，尤指瞒着雇主捞外快
the act of working at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer
You'll lose your job if the boss finds out you've been moonlighting. 如果老板发现你在兼职捞外快，你的工作就保不住了。
Sometimes, when you want to change direction or move into a new industry, moonlighting is the only option. 有时为了转行或是尝试新的行当，只能从兼职干起。
See: moonlight
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- The city allows moonlighting, but employees first must get approval from a supervisor.
- Moonlighting could make a noticeable difference to your income and ultimately to your standard of living.
- Could moonlighting be the way to set up a business during a recession?