They work day after night, repeating monotonous tasks just like machines, they have to finish their tasks at the highest speed, since maximum output per unit time means that they will earn as much money as possible; but in fact, even that is rather slim.

• 他们日夜加班，像机器一样重复着单调的动作一一手中的活计必须以最快的速度完成，因为最大可能地提高单位时间里的工作效率即意味着他们在月底能拿到最多可能的薪水；而事实上，即便这“最多”也仍旧少得可怜。