Business English 1, ZHAW, Making decisions (Unit 7)
Business English 1, ZHAW, Making decisions (Unit 7)
Business English 1, ZHAW, Making decisions (Unit 7)
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.01.2014 / 21.03.2016 |
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responsive
(adj) reacting quickly and in a positive way
rule of thumb
a practical method of doing or measuring sth, usually based on past experience rather than on exact measurement
satisfied
(adj) pleased because you got what you wanted
specifically
(adv) in a detailed and exact way
stuff
(n) (informal) used to refer in a general way to a group or type of things
sub-standard
(adj) not as good as normal, not acceptable
superb
(adj) excellent, of very good quality
sympathize
(v) to show that you understand and feel sorry about sb's problems
take notice
to pay attention to sb/sth
tills
(n) machines used in shops/stores, restaurants, etc. that have a drawer for keeping money in, and that show the amount of money received for each thing that is sold
tough
(adj) (informal) unfortunate, but impossible to change
turn (sb) away
(phr v) to refuse to allow sb to enter a place
uncaring
(adj) not kind or helpful, and not sympathetic to other people's feelings
unpublicized rule
(n) a rule that is not official or written down, but that people know about and follow
upset
(adj) unhappy or annoyed
abstract
(n) based on thoughts and ideas rather than on physical reality
actual
(adj) real or existing in fact
apparent
(adj) that seems to be real or true, but may not be
argue
(v) to give reasons why you think that sth is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right
associated
(adj) if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other
cashflow
(n) the movement of money into and out of a business as goods are bought and sold
compliment
(n) to tell sb that you like or admire sth they have done, their appearance, etc.
concern
(n) a strong interest in sb/sth and a desire to help or protect them
consider all the options
to think about all the possible things you could do in a situation before choosing the best one
conventional
(adj) tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general
courtroom
(n) a room in which trials or other legal cases are held
creative
(adj) having the ability to think of new things and ideas
decide between
to choose one of two things
deficit
(n) the amount by which money spent or owed is greater than money earned in a particular period of time
detached
(adj) not influenced by other people or by your own feelings
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