| 单词 | job |
| 释义 | job —job /dʒɒb/ aep /dʒɑːb/ noun (EMPLOYMENT) A1 [C] the regular work that a person does to earn money: » a temporary/permanent job» When she left college, she got a job as an editor in a publishing company.» It's very difficult trying to bring up two children while doing a full-time job.» He's never managed to hold down (= keep) a steady (= permanent) job.» She's applied for a job with an insurance company.» Are you going to give up your job when you have your baby?» After a disastrous first month in office, many people are beginning to wonder if the new president is up to (= able to do) the job.» Hundreds of workers could lose their jobs.Thesaurus+: ↑Jobs, careers and professions , ↑Workingout of a jobC2 without a job: » How long have you been out of a job?→ SYNONYM UNEMPLOYED(Cf. ↑unemployed) adjectiveWord partners for job (EMPLOYMENT)• a ♯full-time/♯part-time/♯permanent/♯temporary job• a ♯dead-end/♯good/♯low-paid/♯well-paid job• ♯have/♯hold down a job• ♯find/♯get/♯land a job• ♯apply for/♯look for a job• ♯offer sb a job• ♯lose/♯quit your job• ♯create/♯provide jobs• a job ♯as sthWord partners for job (PIECE OF WORK)• ♯do a job• a ♯boring/♯difficult/♯hard/♯tough job• the job ♯of doing sthCollocations:–Types-lu. administrative/clerical/manufacturing/secretarial/teaching job» I had several secretarial jobs after leaving college.-lu. blue-collar/white-collar job» There aren't many blue-collar jobs in this city.-lu. a holiday/summer job» I had a holiday job delivering post.–Adjectives-lu. a better/excellent/good/great/tremendous/wonderful job» He got a good job with a printing company.-lu. day/full-time/part-time/permanent/regular/Saturday/temporary job» He took a temporary job in a paint factory.-lu. a high paid/high-paying/low paid/low wage/well paid/well-paying job» He landed a high paid job in advertising.-lu. a new/real/proper/top job» I start my new job on Monday.-lu. a boring/dead-end/difficult/hard/menial/tough job» Being a teacher is a tough job.–Verbs-lu. have/hold down a job» He never managed to hold down a job for more than a few weeks.-lu. accept/find/get/land/take a job» I got a job with a publishing company.-lu. apply for/look for/seek a job» He's looking for a job in the health service.-lu. offer sb a job» She was offered a job with a law firm.-lu. change jobs» I always change jobs at least every two years.-lu. leave/lose/quit your job» I lost my job when the factory closed down.-lu. create/provide jobs» Increased tourism will help to create new jobs in the area.-lu. axe/cut jobs» The company has axed jobs in its Scottish headquarters.–Nouns-lu. job ad/creation/cuts/losses/opportunities/prospects» There aren't many job opportunities in the area.-lu. a job applicant/description/interview/offer/vacancy» They require job applicants to take a lie detector test.-lu. the job market» There is an upturn in the job market for new graduates.-lu. job insecurity/satisfaction/security/training» Job satisfaction is more important than money to me.–Prepositions-lu. a job as sth» He got a job as a singer in a bar.-lu. a job at/in/with [a company/organization]» She had a job with Siemens Nixdorf.-lu. (be/do sth) on the job» All our training happened on the job.• • • Extra Examples:» I've applied for an office job I saw advertised in the paper.» How is Mary enjoying her new job?» It's a tragedy that so many young people are unable to find jobs.» The company plans to shut down four factories and cut 10 000 jobs.» Increasing the number of women in top management jobs will be a slow process.Common mistake: job or work?! Warning: Choose the right word!! Job is a countable noun and refers to a particular piece of work or the regular work that someone does to earn money:» Sarah is looking for a new job.! To talk about the activity that someone does in their job, don't say 'job', say work:» We need to improve the efficiency of our work.noun [C] (PIECE OF WORK) ► A2 a particular piece of work: » The builders are aiming to get the job done by the end of the month.» He spent the afternoon doing jobs around the house.» INFORMAL Will you be able to carry all the shopping back home on your bike, or will it have to be a car job (= will you need the car)?Thesaurus+: ↑Work, working and the workplace , ↑Working hours and periods of workWord partners for job (EMPLOYMENT)• a ♯full-time/♯part-time/♯permanent/♯temporary job• a ♯dead-end/♯good/♯low-paid/♯well-paid job• ♯have/♯hold down a job• ♯find/♯get/♯land a job• ♯apply for/♯look for a job• ♯offer sb a job• ♯lose/♯quit your job• ♯create/♯provide jobs• a job ♯as sthWord partners for job (PIECE OF WORK)• ♯do a job• a ♯boring/♯difficult/♯hard/♯tough job• the job ♯of doing sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. better/excellent/good/great/splendid/tremendous/wonderful job» She made an excellent job of tiling the bathroom.-lu. a bad/lousy/poor job» The decorators have done a lousy job.-lu. a job well done» That fencing is a job well done.-lu. a boring/difficult/hard/tough job» Planting onions is a boring job.–Types-lu. odd jobs» My father paid me to do odd jobs around the house.–Verbs-lu. do a job» I've got several jobs to do this morning.–Prepositions-lu. the job of doing sth» I had the job of sending out the invitations.–Phrases-lu. get the job done» Standing here drinking tea won't get the job done.• • • Extra Examples:» They were working like crazy to get the job done on time.» I've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy.» He's really good at tricky painting jobs.» I spent the afternoon pottering around the garden doing a few odd jobs.» Hey - you did a great job tidying your bedroom. Well done!noun [C] INFORMAL (EXAMPLE) ► F0 an example of a particular type: » It's an original, not one of those imitation jobs.Thesaurus+: ↑Samples and examplesWord partners for job (EMPLOYMENT)• a ♯full-time/♯part-time/♯permanent/♯temporary job• a ♯dead-end/♯good/♯low-paid/♯well-paid job• ♯have/♯hold down a job• ♯find/♯get/♯land a job• ♯apply for/♯look for a job• ♯offer sb a job• ♯lose/♯quit your job• ♯create/♯provide jobs• a job ♯as sthWord partners for job (PIECE OF WORK)• ♯do a job• a ♯boring/♯difficult/♯hard/♯tough job• the job ♯of doing sthnoun [C] SLANG (CRIME) ► F0 a crime in which money or goods are stolen, or an action or activity that is dishonest or unpleasant: » He was put in prison for five years for doing a bank job.» US He really did a job on her, telling her that he would love her for ever and then moving to Fiji with someone else.→ SEE ALSO HATCHET JOB(Cf. ↑hatchet job)Thesaurus+: ↑StealingWord partners for job (EMPLOYMENT)• a ♯full-time/♯part-time/♯permanent/♯temporary job• a ♯dead-end/♯good/♯low-paid/♯well-paid job• ♯have/♯hold down a job• ♯find/♯get/♯land a job• ♯apply for/♯look for a job• ♯offer sb a job• ♯lose/♯quit your job• ♯create/♯provide jobs• a job ♯as sthWord partners for job (PIECE OF WORK)• ♯do a job• a ♯boring/♯difficult/♯hard/♯tough job• the job ♯of doing sthnoun [S] (RESPONSIBILITY) ► B2 something that is your responsibility: » [+ to infinitive] She believed her job as a politician was to represent the views of her party and the people who voted for her.» I know it's not my job to tell you how to run your life, but I do think you've made a mistake.Thesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibilityWord partners for job (EMPLOYMENT)• a ♯full-time/♯part-time/♯permanent/♯temporary job• a ♯dead-end/♯good/♯low-paid/♯well-paid job• ♯have/♯hold down a job• ♯find/♯get/♯land a job• ♯apply for/♯look for a job• ♯offer sb a job• ♯lose/♯quit your job• ♯create/♯provide jobs• a job ♯as sthWord partners for job (PIECE OF WORK)• ♯do a job• a ♯boring/♯difficult/♯hard/♯tough job• the job ♯of doing sth• • • Extra Examples:» It's my job to keep a check on stock levels.» It is the job of the inspectors to enforce compliance with the regulations.» I don't envy you the job of cooking for all those people.» Whose job was it to bring the tickets?» It was my job to make sure there was enough food to go round.noun [S] INFORMAL (PROBLEM) ► F0 a problem or an activity that is difficult: » [+ -ing verb] It was a real job getting the wheel off the bike.» We were only given an hour to do the exam, and I had a job finishing it.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingWord partners for job (EMPLOYMENT)• a ♯full-time/♯part-time/♯permanent/♯temporary job• a ♯dead-end/♯good/♯low-paid/♯well-paid job• ♯have/♯hold down a job• ♯find/♯get/♯land a job• ♯apply for/♯look for a job• ♯offer sb a job• ♯lose/♯quit your job• ♯create/♯provide jobs• a job ♯as sthWord partners for job (PIECE OF WORK)• ♯do a job• a ♯boring/♯difficult/♯hard/♯tough job• the job ♯of doing sth |
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