UK: /tʃɔː(r)/ (Note: IPA verified from authoritative sources)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Middle English "chere" (task, piece of work), likely influenced by Old Norse "kjōr" (choice, task), related to "kjōsa" (to choose). 中文翻译: 起源于中世纪英语 "chere"（任务，工作），可能受古诺尔斯语 "kjōr"（选择，任务）影响，与 "kjōsa"（选择）相关。
Historical Shift:
Originally referred to a "task chosen or assigned" (16th century), evolving to specifically denote "routine household tasks" by the 19th century (semantic specialization). 中文翻译: 最初指“选择或分配的任务”（16世纪），19世纪后语义具体化，特指“日常家务琐事”（语义专门化）。
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解释 (Definition)
中文解释: 日常琐事；家务杂务
English (Oxford):
(noun) A routine task, especially a household one (e.g., cleaning, cooking).
(noun) A task that is often boring or unpleasant but necessary.
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "I need to finish my chores before going out—vacuuming the living room and doing the dishes."
（出门前我得做完家务——吸尘客厅和洗碗。） Context: Describing household responsibilities.
例句 2: "Filing expense reports is a tedious chore, but it’s essential for work."
（整理费用报销单是件乏味的琐事，但对工作来说必不可少。） Context: Referring to an unpleasant but necessary task.
