employ

US /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

UK /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

雇用, 聘用

give work to (someone) and pay them for it

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The company decided to employ more staff to handle the increased workload.

公司決定雇用更多員工來應對增加的工作量。

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They employ over 500 people in their factory.

他們的工廠雇用了500多名員工。

使用, 利用

make use of (a resource)

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The architect decided to employ a new technique for the building's foundation.

建築師決定採用一種新技術來建造建築物的地基。

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You should employ your time wisely.

你應該明智地利用你的時間。