BEC商务英语辅导 电子商务

　　Helen: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Helen.
　　Jean: And I’m Jean.
　　Helen: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
　　Jean: 在我们的Real English地道英语节目中，我们要来学学当今英国最新出现的一些新词汇和新说法。Now Helen，今天我们要学的新词是什么呢?
　　Helen: Today’s expression is 'e-business'.
　　Jean: E-business. 什么意思呢？
　　Helen: Well, e-business is electronic business. It means any business done using the internet.
　　Jean: 就是说，e-business是使用因特网的商务运作。
　　Helen: That's right. You could say 'E-business has grown very much in China recently.'
　　Jean: 你的意思是，这些公司是通过使用因特网来赚钱，对吗？
　　Helen: That’s right.
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　　A: Why did you close your office?加入收藏
　　B: Well, it’s all e-business these days, so I can just work from home on my computer.
　　C: Do you think we should start an e-business service?
　　D: Why not? It could be bring in sales in 24-7. I’m sure our customers would love it.
　　Jean: So Helen, what type of companies use e-business?
　　Helen: Well, anything to do with computers can be e-business. A lot of travel companies use e-business too.
　　Jean: Yes, that’s true, I have used online booking systems.
　　Helen: Yes. It is very easy to buy plane tickets or reserve a hotel room on the internet.
　　Jean: But you have to be careful with your credit card details.
　　Helen: That’s a very good tip. Now let’s recap e-business means:
　　Jean: E-business就是网上的电子商务的意思。Unfortunately we have to go now.
　　Helen: Yes, that’s all we have time for. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon.
　　Jean: See you next time.