商務(wù)英語口語《Speak Business English Like a...
2022-03-30 22:29 作者:湯圓學(xué)英語 | 我要投稿

原書詞組英文解釋:
- (to) come up with a winner:?to think up a very good idea
- blockbuster:?a big success; a huge hit
- ORIGIN: This term comes from the blockbuster bombs used during World War Two by the British Royal Air Force. They were huge and created a large explosive force. Blockbuster ideas similarly create a big impact — and hopefully don't cause destruction like blockbuster bombs!
- bells and whistles:?extra product features, usually using the latest technologies; product features which are attractive, but not essential for the product to function
- (to) fast track a project: to make a project a high priority; to speed up the time frame of a project
- stocking stuffer:?a small gift given at Christmas time
- NOTE: This expression comes from the practice of kids hanging up stockings that Santa Claus fills (or "stuffs") with small gifts.
- big win: a huge success; a successful product
- (to) make a killing:?to make a lot of money
- SYNONYM: to make a fortune
- (to) keep something under wraps:?to keep something secret; to not let anybody know about a new project or plan
- NOTE: "Wraps" are things that provide cover, so if something is "under wraps" it's covered up and hidden.
- mum's the word:?let's keep quiet about this; I agree not to tell anyone about this
- ORIGIN: The word "mum" comes from the murmur "mmmmm," the only sound you can make when your mouth is shut firmly. Try making other sounds besides "mmmmm" with your lips and mouth shut firmly, and you will see that it's impossible!
- (to) get wind of:?to find out about something, often sensitive information
- (to) rip off:?to copy an idea; to steal
- NOTE: "Rip off' is also a noun. Example: We were charged $10,000 for a small advertisement in the newspaper. What a?rip off!
- game plan:?an action plan; a plan for how a project will proceed
- ORIGIN: In football, a "game plan" is a strategy for winning.
- (to) get something off the ground:?to get started on something, often a project.
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