non-working
adjective (also nonworking) uk/ˌnɒnˈwɜː.kɪŋ/ us/ˌnɑːnˈwɝː.kɪŋ/
(JOB)
无业的
not having a job
Non-working members of the family need to contribute in other ways. 没有工作的家庭成员需要通过其他方法对家庭做出贡献。
The figure includes all nonworking adults - those who want jobs as well as those who are not seeking work.
无关工作的
not relating to or involving work
She fills her non-working hours with a strict exercise regime and socializing. 她把非工作时间都用在严格的健身计划和社交活动上。
This is my first nonworking holiday in five years.
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- It is financially advantageous to put any savings in the name of a nonworking spouse.
- The nonworking poor must not be left behind.
- With four non-working students living at home, their budget was severely stretched.
- She felt some resentment of her non-working husband who had taken early retirement.
- Monday is a non-working day for me.
(MACHINE)
不运转的，出故障的
not operating
Non-working traffic lights at the junction caused long tailbacks.
They collect working and nonworking mobile phones for charity.
If any part of the system turns out to be non-working, contact us for an immediate replacement. 如果系统的任何部分无法正常工作，请联系我们立即更换。
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- The police officer pulled us over for a non-working brake light.
- After trying three nonworking pay phones, I finally found one which worked.
- The car has a non-working radio but otherwise is in good condition.