"fetch and carry" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 跑腿
• 提东西

Definition

为某人做简单、通常不起眼的差事，特别是帮忙来回拿东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比较过时，多用于形容为上级或别人跑腿、做琐事的人。常带有轻视或贬义色彩，不是褒义词。

Examples

When I was young, I had to fetch and carry for my grandmother.

我小时候要帮奶奶**跑腿**。

He was hired just to fetch and carry for the team.

他被雇来只是给团队**跑腿**。

She didn't want to fetch and carry for her boss anymore.

她不想再为老板**提东西**了。

I got tired of being told to fetch and carry all day.

整天被叫去**跑腿**，我都累了。

We're supposed to be partners, not just here to fetch and carry!

我们是合作伙伴，又不是来**跑腿**的！

If you only need someone to fetch and carry, look elsewhere.

如果你只需要一个**跑腿**的人，就去找别人吧。