sacking
noun uk/ˈsæk.ɪŋ/ us/ˈsæk.ɪŋ/
(OF EMPLOYEE)
[ C ] UK解聘,解雇
an act of removing someone from a job
Mr Ali said the sackings would save the company about $40 million a year. 阿里先生说,解聘行动每年将为公司节省约4000万美元。
(ATTACK)
[ C ]洗劫
an attack on a building or town in which a lot of destruction is caused and many valuable things are stolen
the sacking of Rome 对罗马的洗劫
See also: sack noun (ATTACK)
(MATERIAL)
[ U ]粗麻布,麻袋布
the thick, rough material used to make sacks (= large strong bags)
See also: sackcloth