golden handshake
US /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈhænd.ʃeɪk/
UK /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈhænd.ʃeɪk/
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黄金降落伞, 巨额离职金
a large payment made to an employee when they leave their job, especially when they are forced to leave or retire early
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The CEO received a substantial golden handshake after the company merger.
公司合并后，首席执行官获得了一笔丰厚的黄金降落伞。
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Many criticized the large golden handshake given to the outgoing executive despite poor company performance.
尽管公司业绩不佳，许多人批评了给予即将离任高管的巨额黄金降落伞。