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/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ |
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1 | to pay someone regularly to do a job for you or work as a member of your organization 雇用 |
| They employ a nanny, cleaner, and gardener. 他们雇用了一个保姆、一个清洁工和一个花匠。 |
| employ sb as sth Jean was employed by the company as a computer programmer. 琼受聘在那家公司当电脑程序员。 |
| employ sb to do sth We should employ someone to manage production. 我们应该雇个人来管理生产。 |
| be employed in sth A third of the population is employed in the coal mining industry. 三分之一的人口都受雇于煤炭开采业。 |
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2 | formal to use something for a particular purpose 使用;采用 |
| Two methods can be employed. 有两种方法可以采用。 |
PHRASE |
- | be employed (in) doing sth formal |
| to spend the time you have available doing something |
| 花时间做某事 |
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| You would be better employed in writing an apology. 你最好写封道歉信。 |
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