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单词 temp to perm
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temp to permn.adj.

Brit. /ˌtɛmp tə ˈpəːm/, U.S. /ˌtɛmp tə ˈpərm/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: temp adj., to prep., perm adj.
Etymology: < temp adj. + to prep. + perm adj. Compare temp n.2, perm n.2
A. n.
A temporary position which carries the possibility of being changed to a permanent position; (also occasionally) a person filling or aspiring to such a position.
ΚΠ
1977 Times 2 Mar. 29/3 (advt.) P.A. Secretary for one-man investment firm... (Temp. to perm. considered.)
1987 Mountain Democrat (Placerville, Calif.) 27 July b7/4 (advt.) Secretary/Receptionist... Typing 50 wpm,..temp to perm. Physical Therapist Aide Trainee—Fri thru Mon,..temp to perm.
1995 Jrnl. Managerial Issues 7 132/1 To determine whether temporary workers were regular temporary workers or were looking for permanent employment, respondents were asked to indicate..whether they were a regular temporary worker or a ‘temp-to-perm’.
2004 Guardian (Nexis) 15 May 24 If you think you like the idea of being a temp to perm, then she says: ‘Don't shoot off after work. Socialise with the team.’.. Temp to perm obviously gets you out of the interview traumas.
B. adj.
Designating or relating to a post which is initially temporary but could become permanent.
ΚΠ
1981 Sunday Herald (Chicago) 12 Apr. 25/9 (advt.) Temp to Perm position. Experience required.
1983 Times 16 Nov. 22/8 (advt.) We have several temp to perm vacancies all needing good sh/typing... If you would like the opportunity to have a good look at your next permanent job without making a definite commitment, please contact [etc.].
1990 N.Y. Law Jrnl. (Nexis) 19 Nov. 41 Such individuals may participate in ‘temp-to-perm’ programs, allowing them to try out temporary positions that can lead to permanent ones.
2003 Chicago Tribune 21 Sept. vi. 3/2 We're starting to see more opportunities for temp to perm assignments, and it's good to see people getting back on their feet.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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