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    work ethic

    US /wɚk ˈɛθɪk/

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    UK /wə:k ˈeθik/

    A1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.
    His strong work ethic made him a valuable employee.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA set of moral principles a person uses in their job.
    A strong work ethic is essential for success in any profession.

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    This is Why Self-Discipline is Easy (Animated Story)

    06:37This is Why Self-Discipline is Easy (Animated Story)
    • And my mom would say, "Where was this work ethic and discipline when you were in university?"

      And my mom would say, "Where was this work ethic and discipline when you were in university?"

    A2

    A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store

    15:15A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store
    • Dedication reflects a strong japanese work ethic a constant drive to improve even beyond working hours

      Dedication reflects a strong japanese work ethic a constant drive to improve even beyond working hours

    • That level of dedication reflects a strong Japanese work ethic, a constant drive to improve even beyond working hours.

      That level of dedication reflects a strong Japanese work ethic, a constant drive to improve even beyond working hours.

    A2

    Steve Buscemi's Greatest Hits, And The Parts He Didn't Get

    07:24Steve Buscemi's Greatest Hits, And The Parts He Didn't Get
    • And I guess my work ethic came, you know, when I was doing a lot of theater stuff and performance art in the '80s and the East Village days,

      And I guess my work ethic came, you know, when I was doing a lot of theater stuff and performance art in the '80s and the East Village days,

    • And I guess my work ethic came, you know, when I was doing a lot of theater stuff and performance art in the 80s, in the East Village days.

      And I guess my work ethic came, you know, when I was doing a lot of theater stuff and performance art in the 80s, in the East Village days.

    A2

    Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? | BBC News

    11:32Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? | BBC News
    • And I was thrilled for that because I know how strong both the Chicago work ethic and Catholic work ethic there is through friends of mine that live there.

      And I was thrilled for that because I know how strong both the Chicago work ethic and Catholic work ethic there is through friends of mine that live there.

    • and I was thrilled for that because I know how strong both the Chicago work ethic and the Catholic work ethic there is through friends of mine that live there.

      and I was thrilled for that because I know how strong both the Chicago work ethic and the Catholic work ethic there is through friends of mine that live there.

    B1

    The Many Rules You Have To Follow If You Are Beyonce's Friend

    04:30The Many Rules You Have To Follow If You Are Beyonce's Friend
    • Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.  

      Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.  

    • Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.

      Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.

    B1

    ステフィン・カリーが「最も検索された質問」に答える | Autocomplete Interview | WIRED Japan

    11:05ステフィン・カリーが「最も検索された質問」に答える | Autocomplete Interview  | WIRED Japan
    • I really pride myself on the work ethic, because that's the only way that I can be successful.

      I really pride myself on the work ethic, because that's the only way that I can be successful.

    • I really pride myself on the work ethic because that's the only way that I could be successful.

      I really pride myself on the work ethic because that's the only way that I could be successful.

    B1

    Gordon Ramsay Gets Ryan Trahan to Cook Breakfast Tacos

    17:29Gordon Ramsay Gets Ryan Trahan to Cook Breakfast Tacos
    • It's never about me being impressive or me having some sort of crazy work ethic.

      It's never about me being impressive or me having some sort of crazy work ethic.

    • It's never about me being impressive or me having some sort of crazy work ethic.

      It's never about me being impressive or me having some sort of crazy work ethic.

    B1

    Conan Confronts Jordan Schlansky About His Cameos | Team Coco

    08:42Conan Confronts Jordan Schlansky About His Cameos | Team Coco
    • Have you ever publicly ridiculed my work ethic to the point where I may be unattractive to another employer?

      Have you ever publicly ridiculed my work ethic to the point where I may be unattractive to another employer?

    • Have you ever publicly ridiculed any part of me or my work ethic that if you were an employer and you were prospectively thinking about hiring and you opened the internet and saw what you saw, would you hire me?

      Have you ever publicly ridiculed any part of me or my work ethic that if you were an employer and you were prospectively thinking about hiring and you opened the internet and saw what you saw, would you hire me?

    A2

    London: Historic and Dynamic

    24:57London: Historic and Dynamic
    • You'll get a taste of Winston's irascibility, wit, work ethic, even the industry of kitchy

      You'll get a taste of Winston's irascibility, wit, work ethic, even the industry of kitchy

    • You'll get a taste of Winston's irascibility, wit, work ethic, even the industry of kitschy knickknacks he inspired.

      You'll get a taste of Winston's irascibility, wit, work ethic, even the industry of kitschy knickknacks he inspired.

    B1

    The SHOCKING Truth About Successful People (Animated Story)

    07:55The SHOCKING Truth About Successful People (Animated Story)
    • His work ethic was unmatched.

      His work ethic was unmatched.

    • his work ethic was unmatched,

      his work ethic was unmatched,

    A2