Dictionary entry
temporary worker
/ˈtempərəri ˈwəːkə/
noun
临时工
a worker employed for a limited period
In use
The company hired a temporary worker to cover for the receptionist's vacation.
Many temporary workers struggle to find stable employment.
She worked as a temporary worker at the factory last summer.
temporary worker(s) as subject
Temporary workers often face job insecurity.
临时工经常面临工作不稳定。
employ/hire temporary worker(s)
The company hired several temporary workers for the project.
公司为该项目雇佣了几名临时工。
work as a temporary worker
She works as a temporary worker at the factory.
她在那家工厂做临时工。
Common mistakes
He is a temporary work.He is a temporary worker.
错误：将“临时工”中的“工”误解为“工作”（work），而实际上“worker”是表示“工人”的可数名词。纠正：使用“temporary worker”来指代人。
She works as temporary worker.She works as a temporary worker.
错误：可数名词“temporary worker”前缺少不定冠词“a”。纠正：在可数单数名词前加“a”。
Connections
Confusing words
- temp
- 临时工 · temp是temporary worker的缩写，常用于口语，而temporary worker更正式。
- part-time worker
- 兼职员工 · 临时工（temporary worker）强调工作期限短暂，不固定；兼职员工（part-time worker）强调工作时长少于全职，可能长期从事。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.