7月22日商务英语
2009年07月22日
tight; to pick up the tab
今日单词：
| 单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| tight | 1. 喝醉的（形容词，非正式用语）；
2. 节省的（形容词）； 3. 优秀的（形容词） |
1. (adjective, INFORMAL) Drunk
2. (adjective) Frugal; not willing to spend money when needed 3. (adjective) Talented, well-organized, and fully in control |
EXAMPLE: At the office party last night several employees got a little tight and started singing. 在昨晚的公司聚会上，几个员工有点醉了，开始唱起歌来。 EXAMPLE: During winter months my co-workers and I wears sweaters and coats in the office because the boss is too tight to turn on the heating system. 冬天，我和我的同事在办公室里穿毛衣和外套办公，因为老板太抠门，不开取暖设备。 EXAMPLE: The success of the company is due to its tight management team. 公司的成功归功于优秀的管理团队。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| to pick up the tab |
付账 |
To pay the bill for food or entertainment | EXAMPLE: When we go to a restaurant for dinner my brother and I always have a friendly argument about who is going to pick up the tab. 我和兄弟下饭馆吃饭，我们争着付账，产生了善意的争执。 |
