经济学人下载:共享经济—船只共享新创公司(2)

1.word of mouth 口碑
My products aren't based on advertising hype, they sell by word of mouth.
我的产品销售靠的不是天花乱坠的广告宣传，而是良好的口碑。
2.potential rival 潜在对手
India sees China as a potential rival. Mr Obama is hoping China will become a global strategic partner.
印度视中国为潜在对手，而奥巴马希望中国成为一个全球战略伙伴。
3.gobble up 狼吞虎咽；吞并
Banc One of Ohio has built an empire in the midwest by gobbling up smaller banks.
俄亥俄州第一银行通过兼并一些小银行成为中西部地区的巨头。
4.peer-to-peer 点对点
This is the nature of peer-to-peer and networking in general.
总的来说这是点对点和网络的天性。