English Dictionary

sinecure

/ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/

adj

Requiring no work for an ample reward. In general this usage is tautological and should be avoided. / Having the appearance of functionality without being of any actual use or purpose.

He was given a sinecure position at the company.

意味（1）

Requiring no work for an ample reward. In general this usage is tautological and should be avoided.

A sinecure post = A sinecure.

意味（2）

Having the appearance of functionality without being of any actual use or purpose.

The old man hastily pulled down his spectacles from their sinecure office on his forehead, and looked at her with an expression of most angry amazement.