n.

1. 僱用；受僱[U]
   A large office requires the employment of many people.

   一個大事務所需要僱用許多人。

2. 職業，工作[U]
   He found employment as a mechanic.

   他找到了一份機修工的工作。

3. 【書】使用，運用[U][（+of）]
   The employment of airplanes sped up delivery.

   使用飛機加快了投遞的速度。

4. 【書】事務，活動[C]
   Picnicking is a pleasant employment for our holidays.

   遠足是我們假日喜愛的活動。

n.

1. the action of giving work to someone.
   ▸a person's work or profession.
2. the utilization of something.