A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work.

已雇来一些人处理积压的工作。

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A huge backlog of work had built up.

一大堆工作积压了起来。

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It will take a month to clear the backlog of work.

要花一个月的时间才能清理完积压的工作。

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Or they worry they won't be able to cope with the backlog of work waiting for them after a vacation.

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So instead of commiserating with your co-workers, provide a positive example by plowing through your backlog of work and maintaining an optimistic attitude.

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But for the first time in four years, Scottish businesses are reporting their backlog of work rose, albeit weakly, for the first time in four years.

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