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6. remarkable adj.不寻常的
固定搭配
be remarkable for 因……而引人注意,(某一点)很突出
She is remarkable for her sweet temper. 她突出的特点是性情温和。
7. hire v. ①租出(进)②雇佣(通常指短期雇佣体力劳动者)
Does this firm hire out cars?
这家公司出租小车吗?
同义辨析 rent,hire,employ,engage,take on
rent v.租出(进),例:
We rented a room from Mrs.Wang.(Mrs.Wang rented a room to us.)我们向王太太租了一间房子。
hire 除表示租进,租出外还有雇佣之意。
He is hired by a small company.他受雇于一家小公司。
employ v.雇佣(通常用于长期雇佣或聘请脑力劳动者),例:
We employed him as an adviser.我们聘请他当顾问。
engage v.雇佣(通常用于声誉较高的职务,如教师,律师等),例:
We engaged her as an interpreter.我们聘请她做翻译。
take on 雇佣(用语口语),例:
She was taken on as a graduate trainee.她毕业后被雇佣为见习生。 |
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