In Company Unit 8 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 8 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 8 - English Vocab
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| Langue | English |
| Catégorie | Anglais |
| Niveau | Université |
| Crée / Actualisé | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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according to (prep)
We should try to play the game according to the rules.
analysis (n)
The study included an analysis of accident statistics.
anecdote (n)
Joe kept us entertained with anecdotes about his friends.
appliance (n)
We stock a wide range of kitchen appliances.
approval (n) - (opposite = disapproval)
We sent the design to the planning department for approval.
arouse (v)
These rumours have aroused intense interest among investors.
assemble (v)
You have to assemble the shelves yourself.
assembly (n)
The units are flat-packed for home assembly.
assertive (adj) - (opposite = unassertive)
You need to be more assertive to succeed in business.
attention span (n)
Very young children have a short attention span.
blank (adj)
When he asked me her name, my mind just went blank.
break down (phr v)
The car broke down just outside Winchester.
breakdown (n)
Well need to see a breakdown of these figures before we sign the contract.
break into (phr v)
Its always been his ambition to break into broadcasting.
build up (phr v)
I dont want to build up her hopes if hes not coming back.
business (n) - line of business
What line of business is Danas husband in?
carry away (phr v) - get carried away
Lets not get carried away. The deal could still fall through.
cash flow (n)
Getting the money upfront will improve our cash flow significantly.
challenge (n)
The challenge for policy-makers is to achieve economic growth without damaging the environment.
champion (n)
For more than thirty years hes been a champion of the rights of developing nations.
chance (n) - be in with a chance
The factory is in with a good chance of winning a major order.
childs play (n)
Once youve mastered Italian, learning Spanish should be childs play.
clue (n) - not have a clue
I havent got a clue what youre talking about.
come across (phr v)
She comes across as very self-confident.
commitment (n)
Weve made a commitment to help, and we will.
compatibility (n) - (opposite = incompatibility)
Next lesson we will be discussing the question of Christianitys compatibility with science.
complement (v)
This project is intended to complement, not replace, local authority programmes.
comply with sth (phr v)
Does the device comply with EU safety regulations?
concept (n)
The company launched its discount airline concept in 1989.
confident (adj)
I was starting to feel more confident about the exam.
connection (n) - establish a connection
An ordinary mobile phone can be used to establish satellite connection.
consensus (n)
It will be difficult to reach any sort of consensus on this issue.
conservative (adj)
At a conservative estimate, 2.5 million people die each year from smoking.
corporate vision (n)
It seems you need a trendy logo and a corporate vision to be taken seriously in the modern world.
cost (v)
All your proposals must be costed before we can consider them.
costing (n)
Its an exciting proposition, but just a quick look at the costing shows that it isnt viable.
curiosity (n)
Childrens curiosity inspires them to learn.
custom-made (adj)
She wears custom-made shoes because one of her legs is shorter than the other.
cutting-edge (adj)
New funding has enabled the hospital to purchase cutting-edge technology.
dedicated (adj)
We are fortunate to have such a highly skilled and dedicated workforce.
