employment
Significado: The state of having paid work; the use of something for a purpose
Employment primarily refers to the condition of having a paid job or the work itself that one is engaged in. It can also mean the act of using something or someone for a particular purpose. Related terms include 'employer' (the person or company providing work) and 'employee' (the person doing the work).
Ejemplos
- She found employment at a local hospital after graduating. 她毕业后在当地一家医院找到了工作。Encontró empleo en un hospital local después de graduarse.彼女は卒業後、地元の病院で就職した。그녀는 졸업 후 지역 병원에 취업했습니다.
- The government has promised to increase employment opportunities. 政府承诺增加就业机会。El gobierno ha prometido aumentar las oportunidades de empleo.政府は雇用機会を増やすと約束した。정부는 고용 기회를 늘리겠다고 약속했습니다.
- His employment of unusual techniques set his work apart. 他对非常规技术的运用使他的作品与众不同。Su empleo de técnicas inusuales distinguió su trabajo.彼の独特な技法の使用が作品を際立たせた。그의 독특한 기법 사용이 작품을 돋보이게 했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'emploi', from 'emploier' (to use, employ), from Latin 'implicare' (to enfold, involve). The work sense developed from the idea of being involved in or wrapped up in something.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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