employment

• 名词，指受雇于他人、有薪工作的状态，或指为他人提供工作的行为。

A noun referring to the state of having paid work or the act of providing someone with a job.

不可数

1. Job or workB1formal

   The state of having paid work or being employed.

   就业

   • She found employment at a local hospital.
   • The company offers full-time employment with benefits.
   • He is seeking employment in the tech industry.

   同义词businesscallingcareerjoblivelihoodoccupationpositionpostprofessiontradevocationwork

   反义词idlenessunemployment

2. Act of hiringB2formal

   The act of providing work or hiring someone.

   雇用

   • The employment of new staff will begin next month.
   • The firm specializes in the employment of temporary workers.
   • Employment contracts must be signed before starting work.

   同义词appointmentengagementenlistmentrecruitment

   反义词dischargedismissalfiringlayofftermination

3. Use or utilizationC1formal

   The act of using something for a particular purpose.

   使用

   • The employment of advanced technology improved production.
   • The employment of force was deemed necessary.
   • The employment of new methods increased efficiency.

   同义词applicationexerciseusageuseutilization

   反义词disuse