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经济学人下载:公司礼仪 仓廪不实而知礼节

2013-04-29来源:Economist

1.etiquette n.礼仪;礼节

The rules of etiquette are not so strict nowadays.
如今的礼仪规则已不那么严格了。

2.prompt v.激起;促进;推动

The occasion calls for prompt action.
这场合需要迅速的行动。

3.brisk a.敏锐的;活泼的;活跃的

His movements were brisk and boyish.
他的动作仍很敏捷,孩子气。

4.strategy n.策略;战略

The strategy was designed to wear down the enemy's resistance.
这一策略旨在逐步削弱敌人的抵抗力。

5.scarce a.缺乏的;不足的;稀少的

Food and fuel were scarce in this region.
这地区食物和燃料都很缺乏。