hiring
hiring — 名詞
1. The process of looking for and bringing new workers into a company or organizati
招聘；僱用
尋找並聘用新員工的過程
The process of looking for and bringing new workers into a company or organization.
The company has stopped hiring because of the economic downturn.
這家公司因經濟衰退已停止招聘。
collocation: stop / begin hiring
Hiring at the tech firm now includes a coding test for all applicants.
這家科技公司的招聘流程現在包含對所有應徵者的編碼測驗。
collocation: hiring at + organization
The hospital is doing a big round of hiring for nursing staff next month.
這家醫院下個月將進行大規模的護理人員招聘。
Guo's department handles hiring for all branches in Southeast Asia.
Guo 的部門負責東南亞所有分公司的招聘事宜。
Hiring in the renewable energy sector has climbed sharply over the past two years.
過去兩年再生能源領域的招聘人數大幅攀升。
- recruitment
More formal; 'recruitment' often refers to the entire strategic process, while 'hiring' focuses on the act of bringing people in.
- staffing
Broader — includes scheduling and managing existing workers, not just bringing new ones in.
- layoff
The opposite action — letting workers go instead of bringing them in.
常見錯誤
2. A person who has just started working for an organization.
新進人員
剛被僱用的人
A person who has just started working for an organization.
Each new hiring at the factory must complete a two-week safety course.
工廠的每位新進人員都必須完成為期兩週的安全課程。
The manager introduced all the recent hirings to the rest of the team.
經理向團隊介紹了所有近期進用的人員。
often used in plural: hirings
Fatima is our newest hiring — she joined the design department last week.
Fatima 是我們最新進用的人員，她上週加入了設計部門。
The training program pairs each hiring with an experienced mentor.
培訓計畫為每位新進人員搭配一位經驗豐富的導師。
用法筆記
Less common than 'new hire.' In business writing, 'new hire' is the standard term; 'hiring' used this way is more informal and often appears in internal contexts.
常見錯誤
hiring — 動詞
1. To give someone a paid job in a company or organization, usually after consideri
僱用
付錢請人擔任工作
To give someone a paid job in a company or organization, usually after considering their skills and experience.
The restaurant decided to hire two more waiters for the busy summer months.
這家餐廳決定為繁忙的夏季再多僱用兩名服務生。
hire + person + for + period
Our school hired a music teacher who can also lead the choir.
我們學校僱用了一位也能指揮合唱團的音樂老師。
The logistics company hired Emeka as their new fleet manager.
這家物流公司僱用 Emeka 擔任新的車隊經理。
When the bakery grew busy, the owner hired extra help from the local college.
當麵包店忙碌起來時，老闆從當地大學僱用了額外幫手。
Binta was hired right after her final interview at the software firm.
Binta 在軟體公司的最後一場面試結束後就立刻被錄取了。
- employ
More formal; 'employ' often suggests an ongoing relationship, while 'hire' can focus on the initial act of bringing someone on.
- take on
Slightly less formal; 'take on' can also mean accepting extra work or responsibility.
- recruit
Suggests actively seeking out and persuading suitable candidates, often for specialized roles.
文法句型
hire + person + for + role/period
hire + person + as + position
be hired + by + organization
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive (be hired) when the focus is on the employee rather than the employer. The direct object is typically a person or a group of people, not an abstract concept.
常見錯誤
2. To pay money to use a vehicle, piece of equipment, or place for a short period o
租借
短期付費使用某物
To pay money to use a vehicle, piece of equipment, or place for a short period of time.
The wedding party hired a large bus to take all the guests to the venue.
婚禮團隊租了一輛大巴來載所有賓客到會場。
hire + object + to-infinitive (purpose)
You can hire a kayak at the lake for fifty dollars per hour.
你可以在湖邊以每小時五十美元的價格租一艘獨木舟。
hire + object + for + price
Ana hired a projector and screen for the weekend conference.
Ana 為週末的會議租了一台投影機和銀幕。
Instead of buying a power saw, the carpenter hires one whenever a big job comes up.
這位木工師傅沒有買電鋸，而是每次接到大案子時去租一台。
Vikram hired a suit from a shop near the wedding hall.
Vikram 在婚禮會場附近的店家租了一套西裝。
- rent
Standard American English equivalent; in British English, 'rent' typically implies long-term arrangement (e.g., an apartment), while 'hire' is for short-term use.
- lease
More formal and implies a longer-term written contract, often for vehicles or property.
- charter
Specifically for hiring a boat, plane, or bus for a group trip.
文法句型
hire + object + for + price/period
hire + object + from + person/company
用法筆記
This sense is predominantly British English. In American English, 'rent' is used instead for most items (e.g., 'rent a car,' 'rent a bus'). The British usage extends to vehicles, equipment, venues, and formal wear.