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2023/12/18 TIME閱讀解析 40 - 不是你在幻想──求職環境每況愈下

You’re Not Imagining It—Job Hunting is Getting Worse
不是你在幻想──求職環境每況愈下

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There was a time, not too long ago, when employers were in such a rush to hire workers that they were doing anything they could to make it easier for people to apply. That time has passed.
Job hunting was becoming more miserable even before the pandemic, as the amount of time companies took to hire stretched out and as they asked candidates to undergo more and more interviews. Labor shortages during the pandemic gave a temporary reprieve, but now, as fears about a recession grow, companies are going back to their old habits of putting candidates through a grueling process.

BY ALANA SEMUELS JUNE 14, 2023

全文連結: https://time.com/6287012/why-finding-job-is-difficult/

單字
1. reprieve (n.) 暫緩；暫時解救
The unexpected news of a presidential pardon brought a much-needed reprieve to the wrongfully accused individuals.
總統赦免的意外消息為這些被冤指控訴的人們帶來了急需的喘息機會。

2. recession (n.) 衰退期（經濟）；經濟蕭條
The prolonged recession severely impacted the nation's economy, leading to widespread job losses and reduced consumer spending.
冗長的經濟衰退重創了該國的經濟，造成了廣泛的失業以及消費開銷減少。

3. grueling (adj.) 令人精疲力盡的；艱辛的
The marathon runner endured a grueling race, pushing her physical and mental limits to reach the finish line.
這名馬拉松選手經歷了一場令人精疲力盡的賽事，他的生理以及心理被逼至極限，才達到終點線。

片語
1. in a rush 匆忙地；急忙地
Despite being in a rush, I meticulously crafted an eloquent speech that captivated the audience.
儘管一片匆忙，我仍精心縝密地琢磨了一場極具說服力的演講，吸引了觀眾們的注意。

2. stretch out 延長
The company decided to stretch out the project timeline to allow for more thorough research and analysis.
公司決定延長企劃的執行時間線，以便進行更徹底的研究與分析。

3. put someone through something 使某人經歷某事（困難或不愉快的）
The strict training program put the athletes through rigorous physical and mental challenges to prepare them for the upcoming competition.
嚴格的訓練計劃讓運動員們經歷了生理與心理的挑戰，以使他們對即將到來的競賽有所準備。

句型
1. There was a time when… 曾經有一段時間……
There was a time when privacy was valued more than convenience, and people were cautious about sharing personal information online.

2. S + was/were doing anything + S + could to + V 竭盡所能去……
During the competition, the athletes were doing anything they could to achieve their personal best.

文法點
1. As
As被作為從屬連接詞使用，用來代表兩件事隨著時間的推移做變化，as可以放在句首或句中，引導一個時間狀態，並且隨後表示時間變化帶來的結果。此用法也可以用介係詞with + N 替換。
“…, as fears about a recession grow, companies are going back to their old habits of putting candidates through a grueling process.”
=…, with the growth of fears about a recession, companies are going back to their old habits of putting candidates through a grueling process.

2. make + O + N/Adj. (OC) 使……變成／成為……
make加上受詞，後可接用名詞或形容詞作為受詞補語，意思是「使……變成或成為……」。

make + O + N
Jane's strategic decision-making skills made the company's expansion into new markets a resounding success.

make + O + adj. The new software update made the data analysis process more streamlined and efficient.
新的軟體更新使得數據分析過程變得更加流暢、有效率。

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