put someone out to pasture
US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn aʊt tə ˈpæstʃər/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn aʊt tə ˈpæstʃər/
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让某人退休, 让某人赋闲
to force someone to retire from their job or activity, especially due to old age or declining ability
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After 30 years of service, the company decided to put him out to pasture.
服务30年后，公司决定让他退休。
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The coach was worried the team would try to put him out to pasture if they lost too many games.
教练担心如果他们输掉太多比赛，球队会试图让他退休。