Gig economy
意味: A labor market based on short-term, freelance, or contract work rather than permanent jobs.
The 'gig economy' describes the modern shift away from traditional employment toward freelance, contract, and app-based work. Uber drivers, DoorDash deliverers, and Fiverr freelancers are all part of it. A 'gig' is any short-term job or task.
例文
- The gig economy has totally changed how young people think about work. 零工经济彻底改变了年轻人对工作的看法。La economía colaborativa (gig economy) ha cambiado por completo la forma en que los jóvenes ven el trabajo.ギグエコノミーは若者の仕事に対する考え方を完全に変えた。긱 이코노미는 젊은이들의 일에 대한 생각을 완전히 바꿔 놓았다.
- She thrives in the gig economy — she likes being her own boss. 她在零工经济中如鱼得水——她喜欢当自己的老板。Ella prospera en la economía de los encargos — le gusta ser su propia jefa.彼女はギグエコノミーで活躍している——自分がボスでいるのが好きなんだ。그녀는 긱 이코노미에서 잘 해내고 있어——자기가 보스인 게 좋대.
- Critics say the gig economy offers freedom but no job security. 批评者说零工经济提供了自由,但没有工作保障。Los críticos dicen que la gig economy ofrece libertad pero ninguna seguridad laboral.批判者はギグエコノミーは自由を提供するが雇用の安定はないと言う。비판론자들은 긱 이코노미가 자유는 제공하지만 고용 안정성은 없다고 말한다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: work culture, economics, news, casual conversation
トーン: descriptive, sometimes critical
✓ 正しい言い方
- Welcome to the gig economy.欢迎来到零工经济时代。Bienvenido a la gig economy (Welcome to the gig economy).ギグエコノミーへようこそ。긱 이코노미에 온 걸 환영해.
- The gig economy isn't for everyone.零工经济不是人人都适合的。La gig economy no es para todo el mundo (The gig economy isn't for everyone).ギグエコノミーは万人向けではない。긱 이코노미가 모든 사람에게 맞는 건 아니야.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Now mainstream enough for professional use — not strictly slang anymore这个词已经足够主流,可以在正式场合使用——严格来说不再算俚语了Ya es suficientemente común para uso profesional — en rigor, ya no es argot今や十分に一般的になっているためプロの場でも使える——もはや純粋なスラングとは言えない이제 전문적인 자리에서도 쓸 수 있을 만큼 주류가 되어서, 엄밀히 슬랭이라고 보기 어렵다
起源と歴史
From 'gig' (musician's slang for a performance or engagement since the 1920s). The term 'gig economy' was coined in 2009 during the financial crisis when many workers turned to short-term jobs. Popularized by the rise of Uber, Lyft, and TaskRabbit.
文化的背景
Era: 2009 onwards
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
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