working life  
noun uk/ˌwɜː.kɪŋ ˈlaɪf/ us/ˌwɝː.kɪŋ ˈlaɪf/
  (PERSON)      
  [ C ](一生的)工作时间,工作生涯 
the part of a person's life when they do a job or are at work
  His entire working life was spent with the same firm. 他一生都在为同一家公司工作。 
   (MACHINE)      
 [ C usually singular ](一台机器的)工作寿命;工作年限 
the complete amount of time for which a machine can be expected to operate
  The working life of most vehicles can be increased if they are serviced regularly. 如果定期保养,大部分车辆的工作寿命都能延长。