a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly

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。

Synonyms: jobtask (WORK)