Definitions
n. A large, strong bag used for storing or carrying things.
大袋；麻袋
v. To dismiss someone from their job.
解雇
n. Dismissal from a job, used in the phrase the sack.
解雇
Example
We carried a heavy sack of potatoes into the kitchen.
我们把一大袋沉甸甸的土豆搬进厨房。
Employers should not sack workers without explaining the reasons and allowing them to challenge the decision.
雇主不应在未说明理由、未允许员工提出异议的情况下解雇他们。
Collocations
- a sack of potatoes
- get the sack
- sack someone for misconduct
Word family
- sacking (n.)
Synonyms
- bag
- dismiss
- fire
Usage tip
表示解雇时常用于英式口语；正式用dismiss。
FAQ
- What does sack mean?
- A large, strong bag used for storing or carrying things. To dismiss someone from their job. Dismissal from a job, used in the phrase the sack.
- How is sack pronounced?
- UK /sæk/, US /sæk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
