independent contractor
independent contractor — 名詞
1. a person or company that is paid to do a particular job for another person or or
獨立承包商
自行管理工作方式，非正式雇員
a person or company that is paid to do a particular job for another person or organization, but controls their own methods, schedule, and tools instead of being directed by an employer
Apinya works as an independent contractor for three different design agencies.
Apinya 以獨立承包商的身分為三家不同的設計公司工作。
independent contractor + for [organization] — works for multiple clients
The cafe hired an independent contractor to repair its broken kitchen pipes.
這家咖啡館聘請了一位獨立承包商來修理壞掉的廚房水管。
hire + independent contractor + to-infinitive of purpose
As an independent contractor, Gabriel pays his own taxes and health insurance.
身為獨立承包商，Gabriel 需自行負擔稅金與健康保險。
as an independent contractor — introduces role context
The hospital decided to use independent contractors for its IT security project.
那間醫院決定將其資訊安全專案外包給獨立承包商來處理。
Unlike employees, independent contractors can choose which projects they accept.
與正式雇員不同，獨立承包商可以選擇要承接哪些專案。
contrasting structure: 'unlike employees' — highlights key legal difference
- work as an independent contractor
- hire an independent contractor
- classify someone as an independent contractor
- independent contractor agreement
- independent contractor status
- freelancer
More common in creative and media industries; an independent contractor often implies a longer-term or project-based arrangement than a freelancer.
- self-employed person
A broader term that includes anyone who works for themselves, not just those hired by another organisation.
- consultant
Often suggests specialised expertise and advisory work rather than hands-on execution.
- employee
Works under the direction and control of an employer; taxes and benefits are typically handled by the employer.
文法句型
independent contractor + for [organization]
work as an independent contractor
hire an independent contractor + to-infinitive
用法筆記
The legal criteria for classifying a worker as an independent contractor vary by jurisdiction. Tax authorities and courts typically examine the degree of control the hiring party has over how and when the work is done. Frequently contrasted with 'employee' in tax and labour-law contexts.
常見錯誤
同根字
- independent形容詞B1
- independently副詞B2
- independence名詞B2
- contract名詞B2
- contract動詞B2
- contractor名詞B2
- subcontractor名詞C1
常見搭配
副詞搭配
- properly classified as
- legally considered
常用片語
- work as an independent contractor
- hire someone as an independent contractor
- independent contractor vs employee