11月16日商务英语
《财富》(中文版)
2010年11月16日
protracted; no laughing matter
今日单词：
| 单词 |
protracted [prəʊ'træktid]
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| 中文释义 |
拖延的（形容词）
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| 英文释义 |
(adjective) Extending over a long period of time, often longer than originally anticipated.
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: We were disappointed that protracted negotiations lasting over three months were required before we could purchase the empty warehouse from its uncooperative owners. 谈判拖拖拉拉，持续了3个多月，我们才得以从不合作的业主那里买下了这间空仓库。我们对此很失望。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 |
no laughing matter |
| 中文释义 |
不是闹着玩的事（非正式表达法）
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| 英文释义 |
An informal expression describing something quite serious.
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: If I lose my job, it will be no laughing matter because no one will hire me during this weak economy. 丢了工作对我来说可不是闹着玩的事情，因为现在经济低迷，没人会雇用我。 |
