It pays laid off workers up to half of their previous wages while they look for work.

失业的人们在找工作期间可以领取相当于原来一半工资的失业保险金。

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Have your diaper bag packed, your work stuff ready, and clothes for both of you laid out in advance.

把你的尿布包收拾好，你的工作需要的东西也就绪，你们俩的衣物也提前拿出来。

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Four years' college life laid a solid foundation for his work.

四年的大学生活为他的工作打下了坚实的基础。

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The trio might seem laid-back but their work ethic clearly isn't.

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Mr Vajpayee is reluctant to commit himself to another summit meeting until more of this ground-work has been laid.

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The couple, too weak to work, were both laid off--he from a tailoring job, she from a beauty salon.

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