7月13日商务英语
今日单词:
单词 |
litigious [li'tidʒəs]
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中文释义 |
爱诉讼的(形容词)
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英文释义 |
(adjective) Inclined to initiate lawsuits to deal with problems or disputes.
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例句 |
EXAMPLE: The litigious old man frequently tried to sue his noisy neighbors, local shops he disliked, and even members of his own family when he disagreed with them. 这位爱诉讼的老人经常想起诉他吵闹的邻居、他讨厌的当地商店,甚至还包括跟他合不来的家人。 |
今日短语:
短语 |
ripple effect |
中文释义 |
连锁反应
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英文释义 |
A situation in which one event has an influence on another event, which may in turn influence a third event, and so forth (NOTE: “ripple” is the movement of water when a stone is tossed into a pool).
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例句 |
EXAMPLE: The resignation of the popular sales manager had a ripple effect, and soon several sales staff members also began resigning; this encouraged other employees to leave. 这位受人喜欢的销售经理的辞职产生了连锁反应,很快,几位销售人员也要辞职,并激起了其他员工的离职。 |