arrangement
协议,安排,排列
We have a special arrangement with the supplier, so we don't have to pay immediately.
我们跟供应商有特别协议,所以我们不需立刻付钱。
competition
竞争,竞争对手
It is important to know who your competition will be.
知道你的竞争对手是很重要的。
consequence
结果,后果,重要(性)
The consequence of not planning well is a business that does badly.
计划不周详的后果就是生意失败。
cover
包含、包括
A good business plan should cover everything.
一个好的商业计划应该面面倶到。
designate
标明,指示,任命
We voted last night, and designated Tom the spokesman for our group.
我们昨晚投票,任命汤姆为我们团体的发言人。
determine
决定,确定
We have determined both our market and price.
我们把市场和价格都确定好了。
develop
发展,开发,培养
We need to develop a strong sales team.
我们需要开发一个强大的销售团队。
downsize
缩编
With the economy having problems, a lot of companies have been forced to downsize to stay competitive.
由于经济有问题,许多公司都被迫缩减人员以维持竞争力。
enterprise
事业,企业、公司
The city government offered grants in hopes of stimulating local enterprises.
市政府提供补助金,希望能激励当地的企业。
entrepreneur
企业家,事业家
Donald Trump is one of the most famous entrepreneurs in the world.
唐纳德·特朗普是世界上最有名的企业家之一。
establish
创立、建立
It isn't easy establishing a new business.
开创新事业并不容易。
expand
张开、扩张
The company has recently found it difficult to expand its market base and reach new customers.
公司最近发现要扩大市场基础、得到新的客户并不容易。
fad
时尚;一时的爱好;一时流行的狂热
A good businessperson will know all the latest fads.
一个优秀的生意人会知道所有最新的流行趋势。
franchise
经销权、加盟,选举权
The largest fast-food chains operate on the franchise system.
最大速食连锁店的运作靠的是加盟系统。
headquarters
总部
The CEO promised to hold a press conference from the company headquarters in Chicago.
首席执行官承诺会在芝加哥的公司总部召开记者会。
joint venture
合资企业
Most of the foreign investments in this country are joint ventures between foreign and local firms.
这个国家大多数的外资都是外商和当地公司的合资企业。
mission
任务、使命
This company's goals are outlined in our mission statement.
我们的使命说明中概述了公司的目标。
register
登录、登记,注册
You must register the business before you can start selling anything.
你必须先注册公司才能开始卖东西。
require
需要,要求
Most banks require some kind of ID before they will let you open an account.
大部分银行在你开户时都会要求看身份证件。
risk
风险、危险
Starting a new business has its risks, but also many rewards.
开创新事业有其风险,但也会有许多收益。