The Eiffel Tower in Paris closed on Monday because workers went on strike. Staff stopped working to protest how female employees were treated during a group visit over the weekend.
went on strike= 作為對工作條件或待遇的抗議而暫時停止工作
On Saturday, a religious group visited the landmark. During the visit, female workers were asked to leave their work areas so male staff could replace them. Worker representatives said the female employees felt humiliated by the request.
felt humiliated by= 因他人的對待方式而感到強烈的羞辱或尷尬
The company that operates the Eiffel Tower apologized to the workers. A company leader said asking women to move was wrong and went against their commitment to gender equality.
went against= 違背或牴觸了原則、規定或信念
The religious group also apologized for any pain caused by the visit. City leaders in Paris said they are starting an investigation into the incident.
starting an investigation into= 展開正式調查以釐清特定事件的真相