Level800
noun (名詞)
Layoff
一時解雇、解雇
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、企業のリストラ、経済状況の悪化、人員削減のニュースなどでよく登場します。従業員にとってネガティブな状況を表します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
redundancy
dismissal
job cut
📝 Business Examples
The recent economic downturn resulted in thousands of layoffs across the industry.
最近の景気後退により、業界全体で数千人の解雇が発生した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Layoff"
Due to declining sales, the company announced a significant _______ of its workforce.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「売上減少のため、会社は大幅な人員削減を発表した」という文脈が適切です。
English: Declining sales typically lead to a reduction in workforce, hence a 'layoff'.
English: Declining sales typically lead to a reduction in workforce, hence a 'layoff'.
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