layoff

['leiɔ:f]

n. 临时解雇, 操作停止, 活动停止期间

例句与用法:

Stock prices broke when the firm suddenly announced layoffs.

当公司突然宣布裁员时,股票价格便大跌

详细释义:

n.

1. 临时解雇

2. 停工; 停止活动