golden parachute
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golden parachutes
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金降落伞, 终止补偿
a financial compensation that is offered to a top executive in the event that their employment is terminated
The phrase "golden parachute" originates from the world of corporate finance and executive compensation. This idiom is used to describe a substantial severance package or financial benefits offered to executives if they are forced to leave their position due to certain circumstances, such as a merger, acquisition, or termination.
- As the company faces a potential merger, the executives are concerned about the future of their golden parachutes.
随着公司面临潜在的合并，高管们担心他们的金降落伞的未来。
- The CEO negotiated a golden parachute in her contract to ensure financial security if the company undergoes a takeover.
首席执行官在她的合同中谈判了一个金降落伞，以确保在公司被收购时的财务安全。
- When the CEO resigned, he received a generous golden parachute as part of his exit package.
当CEO辞职时，他获得了丰厚的黄金降落伞作为离职补偿的一部分。