商务英语高级/中级词汇
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statement of work (noun phrase) = 工作说明书
SOW; a document that explains work that will be done and what will be delivered or accomplished
Statements of work are a common way to introduce a team to a new project.
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straw man (noun phrase) = 假想对手
a draft or preliminary version of an idea that people analyze, criticize, and suggest improvements for
The project manager presented a straw man for a new production process and asked the team for feedback.
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supply chain management (noun phrase) = 供应链管理
SCM; a company's efforts to get raw materials and turn them into finished goods as efficiently as possible
Effective supply chain management can save manufacturing companies a great deal of money.
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SWOT analysis (noun phrase) = SWOT 分析
a method of evaluating a project or proposal that looks at a company's internal strengths (S) and weaknesses (W) and then comparing them to the opportunities (O) and threats (T) that exist outside of the company
Before building a new production plant in Malaysia, we did a complete SWOT analysis of the project to make sure that it was feasible.
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terms and conditions (noun phrase) = 条款和条件
the obligations, rights, and responsibilities of customers and companies outlined in a service contract
In any negotiation, companies' lawyers will spend a great deal of time discussing the terms and conditions of the final contract.
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think outside of the box (verb phrase) = 创造性思维
approach a challenge or problem in a non-traditional or creative way
She was promoted to VP of advertising because of her ability to think outside of the box. 未提供注释。
total cost of ownership (noun phrase) = 总拥有成本