job market

IPA/ˈdʒɒb ˌmɑː.kɪt/
IPA/ˈdʒɑːb ˌmɑːr.kɪt/

job market — 名詞

1. the state of employment opportunities in a given region or profession, reflectin

1.名詞B2
釋義

就業市場

工作機會與求職者的供需狀況

the state of employment opportunities in a given region or profession, reflecting the balance between open positions and the number of people seeking work

例句

After finishing university, Yumi entered a tough job market with very few openings for new graduates.

大學畢業後,Yumi 進入了一個艱困的就業市場,提供給新鮮人的職缺非常少。

enter + [adj] + job market

The job market in Kaohsiung has improved this year, with several new tech companies hiring local workers.

高雄今年的就業市場有所好轉,有幾家新科技公司在當地招募員工。

the job market in [location]

同義詞
  • labour market

    more formal or economic; preferred in British English and academic writing

  • employment landscape

    more figurative; used when describing broad trends rather than specific numbers

文法句型

the job market

a + adj + job market

用法筆記

Almost always used with 'the' (the job market). Common adjectives include 'strong', 'weak', 'tight', 'competitive', 'tough', and 'growing'. The verb 'enter' or 'join' describes the moment someone starts looking for work after finishing education.

常見錯誤

The work market is very competitive for designers.
The job market is very competitive for designers.
💡In English, the standard term for employment opportunities is 'job market', not 'work market'.
I will go to the job market tomorrow to find a position.
I will look for a job in the market tomorrow.
💡'Job market' refers to the abstract economic situation, not a physical place where jobs are sold.