layoff
US /ˈleɪ.ɑːf/
UK /ˈleɪ.ɑːf/
1.
裁員, 解僱
a temporary or permanent termination of employment by an employer, often due to economic conditions or restructuring, rather than an employee's performance
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The company announced a massive layoff of 500 employees.
公司宣布大規模裁員500名員工。
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Many workers faced layoffs during the economic downturn.
在經濟衰退期間，許多工人面臨裁員。