In a tight labour market, demand by employers exceeds the available supply of workers.

在劳动力走俏的市场上，雇主的需求超过工人的供应。

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Experts don't quantify how tight the pants would have to be to achieve this result, but the condition is normally seen in construction workers, pregnant women, and obese people, not young gym bunnies.

专家们没有量化到底穿多紧的裤子会出现这种情况，但建筑工人、孕妇和肥胖者易患这种病，而在年轻的“健身狂”身上不常见。

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In such a tight Labour market, companies appease workers by offering higher wages.

在劳动力卖方市场，企业以提供更高的工资来满足雇员。

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They use it to increase production at tight times, while idling workers during slack periods.

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Many smaller contractors prefer to turn a blind eye for fear of losing workers in such a tight labour market.

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That will mean skilling and re-skilling workers in an increasing tight labour market, and providing the next generation of the workforce with the right skills.

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