| 单词 | hire |
| 释义 | hirehireshiredhiringhirehire1 /haɪə $ haɪr/ verb [transitive]1British English to pay money to borrow something for a short time SYN rent American English: It’s best to hire a car when you arrive.well你到了之后最好租一辆车。2a)to employ someone to do something for a period of timehire somebody to do somethingWe’ve hired a childminder to look after Carole.hire我们雇了一个保姆来照看卡罗莱。 b)American English to employ someone: He couldn’t find anyone who would hire him.will他找不到一个愿意雇用他的人。Phrasal verbshire something ↔ out phrasal verb British English to allow someone to borrow something in return for money: His company hires out boats to tourists.hireboattourist他的公司向游客出租小船。Word Choice: hire or rent?In British English, you hire something for a short period of time by making one single payment. You hire a car, tools, or clothing. You rent a house, flat, shop office etc for a long period of time by making regular payments:We plan to hire a car and tour around Europe.我们计划租车环游欧洲。Jean rented a small apartment in Somerville.rent琼在萨默维尔租了一间小公寓。This meaning of hire is not used in American English. Rent is used instead. |
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