
好词典

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”。
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。)
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。)