employ

employ [imˈplɔi] vt.

1. ■ 使[采、利]用

2. ■ 雇用

3. ■ 使忙于, 使从事于

Why didn't you employ the new method? 你们为什么不采用那个新方法呢?

She employs her time wisely. 她善于利用时间。

How many workmen do you employ at your factory? 你们厂雇用多少工人?

He is employed in a bank. 他在一家银行任职。

He employed himself (in) teaching English. 他从事英语教学工作。

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词性变化

employ [imˈplɔi] n.

1. ■ 使用, 雇用, 服务; 职业

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继承用法

employless [ɪmˈplɔɪlɪs] adj.

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习惯用语

in the employ of

1. ■ 受...雇用

in sb.'s employ

1. ■ 受...雇用

out of employ

1. ■ 失业

employ oneself in

1. ■ 从事于, 时间花在...

employ oneself on

1. ■ 从事于, 时间花在...

employ oneself doing

1. ■ 从事于, 时间花在...

employ... as

1. ■ 把...用作

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参考词汇

见use;