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问题: through the tireless labors of criminals

criminals were just as important to society as were those who despised them. After all, said Genet, an entire industry of people—lawyers, judges, jailers, clerks, guards, legislators, psychiatrists, counselors and so on—were only able to pay their taxes, feed their children and furnish their homes through the tireless labors of criminals.)
请问labor在此为何意?为什么是复数?

解答:

工作;职业
tired after one's labors
工作之后的疲劳

参考文献:现代英汉词典