work force

The total number of people who are employed or available for employment in a particular company, industry, or country; the labor pool.

• 🇨🇳指在某一公司、行业或国家中正在工作或可供工作的人员总数；也指劳动力资源。

1. Employees of an organization B2 formal

   All the people who work for a particular company, industry, or country.

   • The company's workforce has grown by 20% this year.
   • A skilled workforce is essential for economic growth.
   • The factory employs a workforce of over 500 people.

   🇨🇳劳动力

2. Labor pool B2 formal

   The total number of people available for work in a specific area or sector.

   • The government is investing in training the local workforce.
   • An aging workforce presents challenges for many industries.
   • The workforce participation rate has increased recently.

   🇨🇳劳动力