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Chinese dictionary
v.(of manpower) lie idle due to poor organization; have a downtime; have an idle time
阻止窝工
prevent hold-up in work
原料供应不足，我们再次窝工了。
We were held up again for the lack of supplies of raw materials.
Word usage
- Separable word"窝" and "工" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
窝了工，谁负责？
Who is responsible for the enforced idleness?
这个建筑队没窝过一天工。
The construction team has never held up the work.
因为安排不当，工人们正窝着工呢。
Because of the improper arrangement, the workers are held up.