an act of removing someone from a job

Mr Ali said the sackings would save the company about $40 million a year. 阿里先生说，解聘行动每年将为公司节省约4000万美元。

an attack on a building or town in which a lot of destruction is caused and many valuable things are stolen

the sacking of Rome 对罗马的洗劫

See also: sack noun (ATTACK)

the thick, rough material used to make sacks (= large strong bags)