以下非常有用的商务英语短语和表达方式,有助于外贸在发信或商务沟通时更好地理解对方的意思,也有助于写或说更流利、更地道的商务英语。每个短语都有一个例子,有助于在真实的商业环境中使用这些短语。

如果你曾经花时间学习这些短语,但已经忘记了,现在是重新复习这些商务英语表达的好时机。

1.800 pound gorilla最大、最强大的集团或公司

示例:if we follow our plan to make this new software、we ' re going to have a lot of competition、including from the 800 pound gorilla

2.(a rising tide that)lifts all boats向大众传播

示例:we're only number three,but the current economic growth will lift all boats,so we ' re sure to make a profit this year。

3.AN OLD HAND老江湖

例:he can help us set up a company in Beijing . he ' s been working in China for many years and speaks Chinese fluently . he ' s an old chena

4.at the 11th hour实战枪

示例:I was shocked that they reached an agreement at the eleventh hour after weeks of squabbling。

5.on a shoestring困难

例句:they started their company on a shoestring and built it up to one of the largest companies in the world!

6.bring to the table提供所有可能的东西

示例:I will meet with teacher Joe ' s new company to show him what we can bring to the table。

7.carve out a niche寻找可以控制的特殊市场

示例:to succeed in this competitive world,you have to focus on part of it。try to carve out a niche and be number one in that are。

8.深口袋财运粗

示例:if there is a price war,we won ' t win because we don ' t have deep enough pockets。

9.down time没有设施设备,无法正常工作。

示例:there will probably be a lot of down time at the conference,so I'm bringing a lot of paper work。

10.(draw) a line in the sand-板钉

示例:we have to draw a line in the sand so they will see that this is really our final offer。

11.free ride免费吃喝

例:of course we should make them pay for our travel expenses . why should we give them a free ride?

12.from dayone从头到尾

例句:teacher Joe has been providing the best English-learning web site from day one!

13.get your foot in the door以后成为大机会的小机会

示例:right now,I just want to get my foot in the door,

so they can see what I can do. Next year I hope to start moving up in the company.

14. I need it yesterday – 非常紧急

例句:Can I send that report to you later this afternoon?” “No! I need that report yesterday!

15. a two-way street – 两全其美

例句:We want to help you, but we need your help too. It should be a two-way street.

16. it will never fly – 成不了

例句:We don’t have to worry about their idea competing with ours. It will never fly.

17. it’s a jungle out there – 困难重重,竞争激烈

例句:Do you think a new company can survise without a unique product? It’s a real jungle out there!

18. jump through hoops – 非常努力,使劲儿

例句:He’s a tough boss. All of his subordinates have to jump through hoops to prove their loyalty to the company.

19. put your cards on the table – 掏心掏肺

例句:I think it’s time to put all of our cards on the table. Here’s what we need…

20. learning curve – 花时间才能学会新东西

例句:This new software has a long learning curve, so we have to give our staff enough time to learn how to use it well.

21. level playing field – 所有的人或群体享有平等的条件

例句:The WTO agreement helps to level the playing field, which gives us the chance to compete anywhere in the world.

22. the lion’s share – 最大的部分

例句:If we want the lion’s share of the profit, we’ll have to do the lion’s share of the work.

23. number crunching – 数据分析/验算

例句:I’ll go back to my office and do some number crunching, then tell you the results tomorrow.

24. pipe dream – 虚无缥缈的东西

例句:Do you think we can really live on the moon some day, or is it just a pipe dream?

25. play hardball – 硬碰硬,强硬对待

例句:If he tries to block this deal in any way, we’ll just have to start playing hardball.

26. power lunch – 一个在饭局上完成的大买卖

例句:The top executives met with their bankers at the best restaurant in town. It was a real power lunch!

27. push the envelope – 超越现状

例句:Teacher Joe is always pushing the envelope by giving us new activities such as dictations, jokes and interesting discussion topics.

28. put on the map – 扬名,出镜,上榜

例句:They’ve had some good products in the past, but nothing special. This new device is so good that it finally puts them on the map.

29. savvy – 聪明的,有智慧的

例句:He’s a savvy investor so there is a high probability this project will be successful.

30. sea change – 大变动

例句:Globalization has brought about a sea change. Those who don’t change will end up sinking!

31. flying by the seat of your pants – 凭直觉,主观臆断

例句:Who knows if they will succeed or not? Without a clear business plan, they are just flying by the seat of their pants.

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