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Chinese dictionary
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v.reinstate (a retired or dismissed official); reinstate (an official who has retired or been removed)
卸任的领导又被重新起用了。
The retired leader was reinstated in his former job.
我们要善于发现和大胆起用年轻优秀的科技人才。
We have to become adept at identifying young promising scientists and technicians and boldly give them responsible work.
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v.appoint somebody to an important position; promote and employ
起用年轻人
employ young people
起用新人
entrust rookies with important tasks
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Word usage
- Note"起用" is different from "启用". The object of "起用" is a person, which refers to promotion or reappointment; the object of "启用" is a thing, which refers to the beginning of use.