10月9日商务英语
2008年10月09日
eyeball; prime mover behind something
今日单词：
| 单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| eyeball | 1. 仔细查看（及物动词，传统俚语） 2.估算（及物动词，非正式用语） |
1. (transitive verb, TRADITIONAL SLANG) To observe closely, searching for revealing details 2. (transitive verb, INFORMAL) To estimate size without careful measurement |
EXAMPLE: Our company's conscientious president eyeballs each department's monthly report the same day she receives it. 我们公司的总裁尽职尽责，在收到每个部门月度报告的当天，就认真审阅。 EXAMPLE: Because we were hurrying, we eyeballed the size of the table before selecting a tablecloth to cover it. |
今日短语：
| 短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| prime mover behind something | 主要支持者 | The main supporter or promoter of something, such as a new idea or project | EXAMPLE: Our sales manager was the prime mover behind our company's plan for international expansion. 销售经理是我们公司国际扩张计划的主要支持者。 |
