1、Business Travel 商務(wù)旅行,4.1. Travel and Transport 出行與交通工具 1. commitment kmitmnt n.承諾,保證; 確定,實(shí)行 His political commitment is only skin-deep. 他政治上的承諾只是表面文章。 2. accreditation .kreditein n.委派,信賴,鑒定合格 accredit kredit vt.歸咎于,授權(quán),委派,鑒定合格 The president will accredit you as his assistant. 董事長將任命你做他的助理。 3. errand

2、ernd n.差使,差事 3.1.Ill go there to do an errand. 我將去那里辦件事。 3.2.You must do the two errands this week. 你必須在一周內(nèi)完成這兩項任務(wù)。 4. advisable dvaizbl adj.明智的,可取的 4.1. I felt it advisable to do nothing. 我認(rèn)為最好什麼也別做。 4.2.It will not be advisable so pack this course into your already busy schedule.把這門課硬排進(jìn)你本來已經(jīng)很緊的計劃是

3、不明智的。 4.3.It is deemed advisable. 這認(rèn)為是可取的。v.認(rèn)為,相信,1. deem di:m v.認(rèn)為,相信 1.1.I deem it proper to refuse. 我看還是拒絕為好。 1.2.He deems it his duty to help his needy friends. 他認(rèn)為幫助窮朋友是他的義務(wù)。 2. destination .destinein n.目的地,終點(diǎn),景點(diǎn) 2.1. The destination is in view. 終點(diǎn)已經(jīng)在望。 2.2.Life can be likened to a journey with

4、 an unknown destination. 生命可以被比作一次不知目的地的旅行。laikn vt.比喻,比擬,使像 2.3.The parcel was sent to the wrong destination. 包裹送錯了地方。 2.4.We eventually arrived at our destination. 我們終于到達(dá)了目的地。 3. video vidiu adj.視頻的,錄像的 n.視頻,錄像 videoconference vidiu.knfrns n.視頻會議 Could you video the documentary for me? 幫我錄一下這個紀(jì)錄片好

5、嗎？ 4. congestion kndestn n.阻塞,擁擠,充血 The route was designed to relieve traffic congestion. 這條路是為緩解交通擁擠而開辟的。,alert l:t adj.警覺的,靈敏的 n.警戒,警報 vt.警惕,使意識到 1.1.Troops are on the alert against any possible aggression. 軍隊戒備著可能的來犯。 1.2.The alert leopard went up to a deer quietly. 警覺的豹子靜悄悄地走近一只鹿。lepd n.豹 The le

6、opard cannot change its spots. 諺江山易改，本性難移。 1.3.Although hes over eighty his mind is still remarkably alert. 他雖已年過八十，但頭腦仍然十分機(jī)敏。 2. curbk:b n.抑制,勒馬繩,邊石,路緣 vt.抑制,束縛,牽(狗)到合適地方大小便 2.1.He parked his car along the curb. 他把汽車?？吭诼愤叀?2.2.Pull over the curb. 靠路邊停車 2.3.He pulled over to the curb. 他把車子?？吭诘缆愤吘墶?3

7、. stagger stg n.蹣跚,躊躇,搖擺不定 vi.蹣跚,猶豫,動搖 vt.使搖晃,使吃驚,使猶豫 vt.使交錯,錯開時間錯開 The drunk man staggered across the room. 那個醉漢搖搖晃晃地穿過房間。 The unexpected blow did not stagger his resolution. 這個意外的打擊并沒有動搖他的決心。,4.2. Travel and Accommodation 差旅與住宿 1. nary nri adj.一個也沒有的 2. materialize mtirilaiz vt.使物質(zhì)化,使變得現(xiàn)實(shí) vi.成有形,實(shí)

8、現(xiàn) 2.1. Your promises have failed to (ie did not) materialize. 你沒有信守諾言。 2.2.His plan may materialize. 他的計畫可能實(shí)現(xiàn)。 2.3.Our plans did not materialize. 我們的計畫未能實(shí)現(xiàn)。 2.4.The threatened strike never materialized. 揚(yáng)言要舉行罷工，卻從未付諸行動。 3. glitch glit 小故障, 小失誤 4. courtesy k:tisi n.禮貌,好意,恩惠 4.1.There is always enough

9、 time for courtesy. 現(xiàn)在不必在這里說客氣話。 4.2.They showed us every courtesy. 他們對我們彬彬有禮。 5. splurge spl:d n.炫耀,擺闊 v.揮霍,亂花 5.1. I had a splurge and bought two new suits. 我大手大腳花了一筆錢買了兩套新衣服。,1. amenity mi:niti n.適意,舒適,怡人,便利設(shè)施 （復(fù)）amenities：禮儀,禮節(jié) He immediately noticed the amenity of his new surroundings. 他立刻覺察到了新

10、環(huán)境的宜人之處。 2. clientele .klaintel n.訴訟委托人,（總稱）客戶 The customers of a specified business or industry; clientele. 顧客一特定商業(yè)或行業(yè)的顧客; 主顧,4.3. Domestic Travel 國內(nèi)差旅 1. domestic dmestik adj.國內(nèi)的,家庭的,馴養(yǎng)的 n.家仆,傭人 1.2.She felt fenced in by domestic routine. 她覺得自己完全被家務(wù)事束縛住了。 1.3.A pig is a domestic animal. 豬是一種家畜。 1.

11、4.My husband loves adventurous life while I enjoy a more peaceful domestic life. dventrs adj.愛冒險的,大膽的,驚險的 我丈夫喜歡充滿冒險的生活，而我則喜歡寧靜的家居生活。 1.5.The newspaper provides more foreign news than domestic news. 這家報紙刊登的國外消息多于國內(nèi)消息。 2. escalate eskleit vt.擴(kuò)大,升高,增強(qiáng) vi.逐步升級 Even a limited confrontation can escalate i

12、nto a major war. 即使是局部的對抗也可能擴(kuò)大成一場大戰(zhàn)。 3. foyer fiei n.門廳,休息室 3.1. Hung four new paintings in the foyer. 在門廳懸掛展覽四幅新的繪畫作品 3.2.Late arrivals must wait in the foyer. 來晚的人要在門廳等候。,chauffeur uf n.司機(jī) vi.當(dāng)司機(jī) vt.當(dāng)司機(jī),為 . 開車 chauffeured car 配有司機(jī)的汽車 1.1.He put a car and chauffeur at the visitors service. 他派了汽車和司機(jī)

13、，供客人使用。 1.2.The chauffeur is employed by the rich man. 這個司機(jī)受雇于那個富人。 1.3.The chauffeur was put into prison because of much drinking. 因為過量飲酒，那個司機(jī)被關(guān)進(jìn)監(jiān)獄。 2. delegate deligit n.代表 vt.派 . 為代表,委派 vi.委派,授權(quán) 2.1. The new manager was delegated to reorganize the department. 派這位新經(jīng)理重新組織該部門。 2.2.The job had to be

14、delegated to an assistant. 這項工作得交給助手去做。 2.3.A boss must know how to delegate (work). 當(dāng)老板的要知人善任。 2.4.He was elected as a delegate to the annual conference. 他被選為年會代表。 3. negotiable niguibl adj.可磋商的,可轉(zhuǎn)讓的,可通行的 3.1.He says his claim is not negotiable. 他說他的要求是不容討價還價的。 3.2.The road is only negotiable in th

15、e dry season. 這條道只有在旱季才能通行。,1.despite dispait prep.不管,盡管 n.憎恨,輕視 1.1.Despite all our efforts we still lost the game. 盡管我們盡了全力，我們還是輸?shù)袅吮荣悺?1.2.She managed despite everything to preserve her sense of humour. 她不管遇到什麼情況都竭力保持著幽默感。 1.3.Say all you want about her (ie Despite any criticism you can make), she

16、s still a fine singer. 不管你怎麼說，她唱得還算不錯。 1.4.Demand for these books is high, despite their high price. 盡管這些書價錢昂貴，對他們的需求仍然很高。 1.5.He came to the meeting despite his illness. 盡管生病，他還是來參加會議。 2.ludicrous lu:dikrs adj.荒謬的,可笑的,滑稽的 2.1.It is ludicrous to call a simple split-level house a mansion. 把一座簡樸的錯層式的房

17、子叫做大廈真太可笑了 2.2.His idea is ludicrous. 他的想法很荒唐。 3.vulnerable vlnrbl adj.易受傷害的,有弱點(diǎn)的 She is very young and vulnerable to temptation/fraud. 她很年輕，易受誘惑易受騙上當(dāng)。,1.extortionate ikst:nit adj.敲詐的,勒索的,過高的 1.1.They are asking an extortionate amount of money for their house. 他們的房子要價太高。 1.2.The prices in this shop

18、are extortionate. 這家商店價格過高。 2.versatile v:stail adj.多才多藝的,多方面的,通用的 2.1.Nylon is a versatile material. 尼龍是一種用途廣泛的材料。 2.2.A versatile aircraft capable of functioning as a fighter and a bomber chiefly in tactical and defensive operations. bm 戰(zhàn)斗轟炸機(jī)一種主要用于戰(zhàn)斗和防衛(wèi)的多功能通用飛機(jī)，可行使 戰(zhàn)斗機(jī)和轟炸機(jī)的功能. chiefly ti:fli adv.主

19、要地 The Government is chiefly concerned with controlling inflation. 政府的當(dāng)務(wù)之急是控制通貨膨脹。 Cattle feed chiefly on grass. 牛主要以草為食。 2.3.Hes a very versatile performer; he can act, sing, dance, and play the piano. 他是個多才多藝的演員，會演戲，唱歌，跳舞，還會彈鋼琴。,4.4. Travelling Abroad 國際差旅 1. gymnastic dimnstik adj.體操的,體育的 I dont

20、like gymnastics. 我不喜歡體操。 2. notable nutbl adj.顯著的,著名的 n.名人 2.1.He was a notable lawyer. 他是一名著名的律師。 2.2.A notable or well-known person; a personage. 杰出人物，知名人物; 顯要 2.3.The difference contrast is notable. 差別對比是顯著的。 2.4.He is a notable artist. 他是一位著名的藝術(shù)家。 3.notably nutbli adv.顯著地,值得注意地,特別地 Many students

21、 were absent, notably the monitor. 許多學(xué)生缺席，特別是連班長也沒來。 4. formality f:mliti n.禮節(jié),程序,拘謹(jǐn) 4.1.I found the formality of the occasion irritating. 我覺得這種場合的繁文縟節(jié)十分討厭。 iriteiti adj.刺激的,使憤怒的 He has the irritating habit of smoking during meals. 他有邊吃飯邊抽煙那讓人討厭的習(xí)慣。 4.2.You should go through the legal formality. 你應(yīng)該

22、辦理合法手續(xù)。,1.disaster diz:st n.災(zāi)難 1.1.After the disaster there were many who wanted food and shelter. 這場災(zāi)難過後，許多人既沒有食物又沒有住處。 1.2.The disaster caused him to waver in his faith. 這件災(zāi)難使他對信仰發(fā)生了動搖。 1.3.They had led the country into economic disaster. 他們把國家?guī)肓私?jīng)濟(jì)災(zāi)難中。 2. aperitif .perti:f n.開胃酒 3. expertise .eks

23、p:ti:z n.專家的意見,專門技術(shù) But the areas of our mutual cooperation continue to expand. We have already agreed to cooperate more closely in trade, technology, investment, and exchanges of scientific and managerial expertise. .mndiril adj.管理的 但是我們彼此合作的領(lǐng)域還在不斷增加。我們已經(jīng)商定在貿(mào)易、技術(shù)、 投資以及科學(xué)與管理專門知識的交流等方面更密切地合作。 4.mutua

24、l mju:tul adj.共同的,相互的 4.1.The help is mutual. 幫助是相互的。 4.2.Lets give mutual support and inspiration to each other. 讓我們互相支持，互相鼓勵。.insprein n.靈感,吸入,鼓舞人心(的東西) 4.3.His wife was a constant inspiration to him. 他的妻子經(jīng)常鼓勵他。,1. distort dist:t vt.變形,扭曲,歪曲 vi.歪曲 1.1. How dare he distort the facts so brazenly! 他怎

25、么敢如此肆無忌憚地歪曲事實(shí)！adv.厚臉皮地,無恥地 1.2.The government was accused of having systematically distorted the protesters case. 政府因為有計劃地歪曲抗議者的觀點(diǎn)而受到責(zé)難。 1.3.The reporter distorted the facts. 記者們歪曲了事實(shí)。 1.4.You have distorted my motives. 你曲解了我的動機(jī)。 2. conscious kns adj.神志清醒的,意識到的,自覺的,有意的 n.意識 2.1.He was conscious of his guilt. 他自知有罪。 2.2.I