0 the regular work that a person does to earn money -- 工作;職業;職位
When she left college, she got a job as an editor in a publishing company. 大學畢業後她在一家出版社當編輯。
It's very difficult trying to bring up two children while doing a full-time job. 一邊撫育兩個孩子一邊做全職工作很困難。
He's never managed to hold down (= keep) a steady (= permanent) job. 他從來沒能保住一份穩定的工作。
She's applied for a job with an insurance company. 她已向一家保險公司應徵。
Are you going to give up your job when you have your baby? 你有了小孩後會放棄工作嗎?
After a disastrous first month in office, many people are beginning to wonder if the new president is up to (= able to do) the job. 由於新總統任職的第一個月表現很糟,許多人開始懷疑他是否勝任。
How long have you been out of a job? 你沒有工作已有多久了?
1 a particular piece of work -- (一件)工作,零工,事情
The builders are aiming to get the job done by the end of the month. 施工人員打算在月底前將工作完成。
He spent the afternoon doing jobs around the house. 他整個下午都在家裡做雜務。
informal Will you be able to carry all the shopping back home on your bike, or will it have to be a car job (= will you need the car)? 你能把買來的東西都用腳踏車載回家嗎,還是用汽車才行?
2 something that is your responsibility -- 職責;任務
4 an example of a particular type -- 產品;東西
5 a crime in which money or goods are stolen, or an action or activity that is dishonest or unpleasant -- 犯罪行為;勾當;伎倆
I've applied for an office job I saw advertised in the paper.
How is Mary enjoying her new job?
It's a tragedy that so many young people are unable to find jobs.
The company plans to shut down four factories and cut 10 000 jobs.
Increasing the number of women in top management jobs will be a slow process.