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▍原文

Fewer companies are giving bonuses this year, a blow to many white-collar workers already contending with a slowed job market. 


A survey of more than 200 small, midsize and large companies found that 34% wouldn’t give year-end bonuses this year, up from 27% last year.


Companies including Microsoft and Meta Platforms have warned their workforces that bonuses will be canceled or reduced for some employees this year.

▍语言点

1. blow /bləʊ/ n. 击打，打击(hit)

2. white-collar workers 白领员工

3. contend with 不得不面对某种不利局面

· contend /kənˈtend/ v. 竞争

4. survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ n. 调查，调查问卷

5. workforce /ˈwɜːkfɔːs/ n. 员工 (为某一公司工作的人)

6. cancel /ˈkæns(ə)l/ v. 取消

7. reduce /rɪˈdʒuːs/ v. 减少，削减

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