The company spent hundreds of man-hour on meetings. 這個(gè)公司開(kāi)會(huì )就要耗掉幾百個(gè)工時(shí)。
The labour union bargained with the management for a shorter working week when they negotiated the renewal of workers'contract. 工會(huì )與資方談判工人續約時(shí)為縮短每周工時(shí)討價(jià)還價(jià)。