英语新词：新时代的“微工作” micro job

【来源：易教网 更新时间：2017-10-18】

A micro job is a temporary, task-type job of all types, often booked through the Internet. Work may include online or in-person jobs, such as writing blogs, virtual assistant, handyman, nanny, website design, etc.

“微工作”是一种临时的任务式工作，可以有各种类型，通常通过网络预订。“微工作”包括在线工作或者雇员亲自工作，比如写博客，虚拟助理，勤杂工，保姆，网站设计等等。

The income varies depending on the job and the fee charged by the micro jobs website. Micro job workers are independent contractors and are legally responsible for their actions.

工作收入与工作内容有关，费用由微工作网站收取。微工作雇员是独立的合同工，为他们的行为负法律责任。

The Internet changed how workers find jobs. Websites made it possible for workers with an Internet connected device (computer, smartphone or tablet) to find virtual jobs both in their current city and worldwide.

网络改变了人们找工作的方式。网站让拥有网络连接设备（电脑、智能手机或平板设备）的人们能够在本城市和全世界找到虚拟工作。