golden parachute
US /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈpær.ə.ʃuːt/
UK /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈpær.ə.ʃuːt/
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黄金降落伞, 高额离职金
a large payment or other financial compensation guaranteed to a company executive in the event of termination of employment, especially due to a merger or acquisition
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The CEO received a substantial golden parachute when the company was acquired.
公司被收购时，首席执行官获得了一份丰厚的黄金降落伞。
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Shareholders often criticize excessive golden parachute clauses in executive contracts.
股东们经常批评高管合同中过度的黄金降落伞条款。