English Dictionary

sinecure

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/

名詞

歴史的

A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job. / (historical) An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.

日本語の意味

労働の必要がほとんどなく、それにもかかわらず高い給与が支払われる職位、いわゆる楽な職業。 / （歴史的な意味で）信徒の世話を伴わない教会の恩恵的な職位。

After decades of loyal service, he was appointed to a sinecure that allowed him to collect a generous salary without lifting a finger.

長年の忠誠の後、彼はほとんど働かなくても高給が得られる役職に任命され、指一本動かさずに寛大な給料を受け取れるようになった。

意味（1）

A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

Miss Briggs was not formally dismissed, but her place as companion was a sinecure and a derision […]

意味（2）

(historical) An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.

sinecures （ plural ）