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POLICYHOLDER pɒləsiˌhoʊldər

Noun

  • a person or group that has made an agreement with an insurance company that it will provide insurance against particular risks.
Example Sentence: The sickness cover pays out a lump sum if the policyholder is diagnosed as suffering from a serious illness.

 

 

KEYPASS ki pas

Noun

  • an electronic key to enter a hotel room.
Example Sentence: Can you reset my keypass? It won’t let me enter my room.

 

 

ROUTE raʊt

Noun

  • the way or the roads you travel to get to your destination.
Example Sentence: The route from the airport to our hotel takes in some stunning views of the ocean.

 

 

APTITUDE TEST æptɪˌtud tɛst

Noun

  • a test which measures a person's ability to do a certain job.
Example Sentence: Candidates will be required to complete an aptitude test.
 

商品
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kəmɒdɪti

名词

  • 东西可以如资源或产品的购买或出售。
例句： 初级商品往往是在较贫穷的国家生产。
 

PLANT plænt

Noun

  • a factory or place where something is produced, including energy.
Example Sentence: They announced that the plant would be closed down in 6 months.
 

VOUCHER vaʊtʃər

Noun

  • a paper which can be exchanged for something up to a certain value.
Example Sentence: My aunty always gives me book vouchers at Christmas.
 

DURABLE dʊərəbəl

Adjective

  • lasting a long time without wear.
Example Sentence: Their range of kitchen products are durable but inexpensive.
 

结帐
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tʃɛkˌaʊt

名词

  • 在商店或超市，在那里你付出的地方。
例句： 当他去结账时 ，他意识到他没有钱。
 

捆绑
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taɪʌp

动词短语

  • 忙碌。
例句： 我有点绑在此刻，你能明天回个电话吗？
 

惹起
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动词短语

  • 吸引。
例句： 部长已经来了很多批评了他对此事的处理。
 

SALES FORCE seɪlz fɔrs

Noun

  • all the people who sell for a company.
Example Sentence: The company is hoping to expand its sales force.
 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE kæpɪtl ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃə

Noun

  • the cost of long-term improvements.
Example Sentence: They do not have enough cashflow to cover their capital expenditure.
 

病毒
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/vaɪə。rəs/

名词

  • 计算机程序或计算机程序的部分，可以利用自身的副本，是为了防止电脑的正常工作
例句： 我什至不能启动我的电脑了。 我想那一定是病毒感染了。
切勿打开电子邮件附件，如果你不知道是谁从。 它可能含有病毒 。
 

不公平解雇
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/ʌnfeərdɪsmɪs.əl/

短语

  • 雇主的行动时，终止雇员的就业违反了该国的劳动法律的要求
例句： 法院强制该公司支付不公平解雇她45000美元。
如果您觉得该公司没有遵循正确的程序进行实弹射击你，你可以声称不公平解雇。
 
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