1680s, "work done at home," as opposed to work done in the shop or factory, from home (n.) + work (n.). In sense of "lessons studied at home," it is attested from 1889.
权威例句
1. Tom admits that playing video games sometimes distracts him from his homework.
汤姆承认玩电子游戏有时会使他无心做作业。
2. Before you go near a stockbroker, do your homework.
找股票经纪人之前,先要做好必要的准备工作。
3. If you are not careful, children tend to neglect their homework.
如果你不注意的话,孩子们往往会不重视他们的家庭作业。
4. When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it.