employment
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #1865 in the learning path
就业；受雇；工作
Definitions
n. paid work or the state of having a paid job
就业；受雇；工作
n. the use of something for a particular purpose
使用；运用
Example
She found employment at a bakery near her home.
她在家附近的一家面包店找到了工作。
Investment in renewable energy can create employment opportunities while helping countries meet their climate targets.
投资可再生能源可以创造就业机会，同时帮助各国实现气候目标。
Collocations
- employment opportunities
- full-time employment
- seek employment
- employment rate
Word family
- employ (v.)
- employee (n.)
- employer (n.)
- unemployment (n.)
Synonyms
- work
Antonyms
- unemployment
Usage tip
通常不可数；一份工作用a job，不用an employment。
FAQ
- What does employment mean?
- paid work or the state of having a paid job the use of something for a particular purpose
- How is employment pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/, US /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
