| 释义 |
retrench /rɪtrentʃ/ verb1. (formal) [intransitive] (about a business, government, etc.) to spend less money; to reduce costs （企业、政府等）节约，紧缩开支◆the company is retrenching rather than expanding. 这家公司正在紧缩开支，而不是扩张业务。 (hr 人力资源) [transitive] to tell sb that they cannot continue working for you 裁减（员工）◆the plan is to retrench about 500 to 700 people. 这项计划将要裁减大约 500–700 人。 syn lay off ⓘ retrench with this meaning is mainly used in australia, new zealand and south africa.retrench 的这一意义项主要用于澳大利亚、新西兰和南非。 ▸ retrenchment noun [uncountable, countable] ◆businesses have begun expanding after two years of retrenchment. 经过两年的开支紧缩之后，企业已开始扩张。◆workers are demanding a retrenchment package. 工人正在要求制订一项紧缩方案。☞ retrench |