C1 a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly日常琐事;杂务;乏味的例行工作
I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house).我把家务琐事干完后要去购物。
I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring).我觉得写报告真是件烦人的事。