hire 普通用词,常指短期或长期雇用某人从事某一特定工作或一次性的工作,含强调为薪金而工作的意味。
employ 正式用词,侧重受雇者虽为薪金而工作,但工作固定共享有相当尊严。
engage 可与hire换用,特指雇用专业人员。
参考例句
1. She was employed as a programmer. 她受雇为节目编排员(或程序编制员)。
2. None but a wise man can employ leisure well. 只有明智的人才能合理使用空暇时间。
3. You are the admiral, and you decide how to employ all of your forces in battle. 你就是舰队司令,怎样在战斗中分配使用你的军队由你来决定。
英英解释
n.
1. the state of being employed or having a job
2. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or na
3. engage or hire for work