That was the real occupation.

那才是真正的职业。

youdao

No, I've discovered the real thing, the only genuine occupation for a life time.

不，我找到了真正有意义的工作，唯一真正可以做一辈子的职业。

youdao

It is probable that there was an idea of penance in this mode of occupation, and that she offered up a real sacrifice of enjoyment, in devoting so many hours to such rude handiwork.

她做这种活计可能有忏悔的念头，不过，她花这么多时间干粗活，确实牺牲了乐趣。

youdao

Soon, he had identified his dream occupation: buying local real-estate properties, fixing them up and flipping them for a profit.

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