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retirement

UK //rɪˈtaɪə.mənt//US //rɪˈtaɪr.mənt//

词源

源自法语 'retirer'(意为“撤回”或“退出”)加上后缀 '-ment',最早在16世纪用于表示“退出公共生活或职业”。

noun

❶ 退休,指一个人因为年龄或健康原因停止工作,通常开始领取养老金或退休金。

“After 40 years of teaching, she is looking forward to her retirement.”

(在教书40年后,她期待着退休。)

“He saved money throughout his career to ensure a comfortable retirement.”

(他在整个职业生涯中存钱,以确保退休后生活舒适。)

❶ 退役,指运动员或军人结束职业生涯,不再从事相关活动。

“The famous footballer announced his retirement after the World Cup.”

(这位著名足球运动员在世界杯后宣布退役。)

“Military retirement comes with certain benefits and pensions.”

(军人退役后可以享受一定的福利和养老金。)

同义词:withdrawal, resignation, departure

常见短语

early retirement — 提前退休,指在法定退休年龄之前自愿或非自愿地停止工作。

“He took early retirement at 55 to focus on his hobbies.”

(他在55岁时提前退休,专注于自己的爱好。)

retirement age — 退休年龄,指法律或公司规定的可以正式退休并领取养老金的年龄。

“The retirement age in many countries is gradually increasing.”

(许多国家的退休年龄正在逐步提高。)