employer
UK/im'plɒiә/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A person or organization that employs and pays workers
雇主，老板
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedem- (in) + ploy (fold) + -er (one who does) = the one who "folds others in" to work — the one doing the employing. Pair with employee. See employ.
Root plic still carries 55 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
A good employer invests in staff training.
- 2.
Your employer must provide a safe workplace.