retrenchment

名詞

UK/rɪˈtrentʃ.mənt/
US/rɪˈtrentʃ.mənt/

定義 retrenchment 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A situation where an organization, such as a government, reduces its spending or cuts costs.

    削減費用;縮減開支

    • Under a policy of retrenchment, the central government might attempt to limit the overall spending of local governments to stabilize the economy.

      在縮減開支的政策下,中央政府可能會試圖限制地方政府的總體支出,以穩定經濟。

    • Experts anticipate a significant period of retrenchment from consumers.

      專家預計消費者將進入一段顯著的縮減開支時期。

    • The company is planning a retrenchment program to cope with declining profits.

      公司正在計劃一項縮減開支計劃,以應對利潤下降。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A situation where someone loses their job because their employer no longer needs them.

    裁員;解僱

    • The company restructuring resulted in numerous retrenchments.

      公司重組導致大量裁員。

    • Facing a potential retrenchment can be a very unsettling experience.

      面臨可能被裁員的情況可能是一種非常不安的經歷。

    • Retrenchment is a common occurrence during times of economic downturn.

      在經濟低迷時期,裁員是常見的現象。