n.

1. 雇用；受雇[U]
   A large office requires the employment of many people.

   一个大事务所需要雇用许多人。

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

   他找到了一份机修工的工作。

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

   使用飞机加快了投递的速度。

4. 【书】事务，活动[C]
   Picnicking is a pleasant employment for our holidays.

   外出野餐是我们假日喜爱的活动。

n.

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