labor
labor
單字
學習摘要
名詞,核心意義為「勞工」(集體概念)
不可數名詞,不能說 many labors
常與 management 對比:labor vs. management
另有「勞動、分娩」等義,注意語境
基本資訊
labor
n.
/ˈleɪbər/
主要意義:
勞工
可數性:
不可數
詞形變化
複數
labors
His labors finally paid off.
他的辛勞終於有了回報。
例句
The new law protects labor in the city.
這項新法律保護市內的勞工。
Management and labor reached an agreement.
資方與勞工達成協議。
Labor wants safe workplaces and fair pay.
勞工希望有安全的職場與公平的薪資。
The factory treats labor with respect.
這間工廠尊重勞工。
其他意義
勞動;辛勞
Physical labor is tiring.
體力勞動很累人。
分娩
She went into labor at midnight.
她在午夜開始分娩。
同義詞
workers
Many workers asked for higher pay.
許多工人要求更高的薪水。
employees
The company cares about its employees.
公司關心它的員工。
反義詞
management
Management and labor discussed work hours.
資方與勞工討論工時。
employers
Employers met labor to talk about safety.
雇主與勞工會面討論安全。
常見錯誤
There are many labors in this company.
There are many workers in this company.
表示「勞工」時 labor 為不可數名詞,不能用複數;要用 workers。
He is a labor in the factory.
He is a worker in the factory.
不能用 a labor 指「一位勞工」;應改用 worker。
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