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layoff

/ˈleɪɔf/

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noun

裁员，解雇。

(chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

Examples :

"The company announced a layoff of 20 employees due to declining sales. "

由于销售额下降，公司宣布裁员二十人。

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noun

裁员, 解雇期。

A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.

Examples :

"The company's layoff lasted for three months, during which the employees were unable to work. "

公司的裁员期持续了三个月，在此期间，员工们都无法工作。

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noun

短传，横传。

A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

Examples :

"The quarterback made a quick layoff to the running back, who kicked the ball down the field. "

四分卫快速地给跑卫做了一个横传，跑卫随即把球踢向了前方。