downsizing
US /ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
名词
1.
裁员, 精简机构
the action or practice of making a company or organization smaller by reducing the number of its employees
示例:
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The company announced a major downsizing initiative to cut costs.
公司宣布了一项大规模的裁员计划以削减成本。
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Many employees lost their jobs due to the recent downsizing.
许多员工因最近的裁员而失业。
2.
缩小住房面积, 搬到小房子
the action or practice of moving to a smaller home, typically to save money or reduce maintenance
示例:
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After their children left home, they considered downsizing to a smaller apartment.
孩子们离家后，他们考虑搬到更小的公寓。
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Downsizing can help reduce living expenses and maintenance costs.
缩小住房面积有助于降低生活开支和维护成本。
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