8月27日商务英语
《财富》(中文版)
2010年08月27日
hoodwink; litmus test
今日单词：
| 单词 |
hoodwink ['hudwiŋk]
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| 中文释义 |
欺骗（及物动词，非正式用语）
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| 英文释义 |
(transitive verb, INFORMAL) To deceive. |
| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: The dishonest equipment merchant tried to hoodwink his customers by selling them broken, used machinery that he claimed was new. 这位不老实的设备批发商试图欺骗客户，在出售机器时以次充好，以旧充新。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 |
litmus test |
| 中文释义 |
试金石
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| 英文释义 |
A quick but clear and definitive test that usually involves one distinct indicator. (NOTE “litmus” is a kind of powder derived from lichen that turns blue when exposed to acidity and red when exposed to an alkaline substance)
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: For our investors, annual profit is the litmus test by which they determine the strength of our company’s management. 对四位投资者来说，年度利润是试金石，他们以此来确定我们公司管理层的实力。 |
