downsizing
US /ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
名詞
1.
裁員, 精簡機構
the action or practice of making a company or organization smaller by reducing the number of its employees
範例:
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The company announced a major downsizing initiative to cut costs.
公司宣布了一項大規模的裁員計畫以削減成本。
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Many employees lost their jobs due to the recent downsizing.
許多員工因最近的裁員而失業。
2.
縮小住房面積, 搬到小房子
the action or practice of moving to a smaller home, typically to save money or reduce maintenance
範例:
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After their children left home, they considered downsizing to a smaller apartment.
孩子們離家後，他們考慮搬到更小的公寓。
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Downsizing can help reduce living expenses and maintenance costs.
縮小住房面積有助於降低生活開支和維護成本。
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