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The Business of English - Episode 6: What are the options?
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Ching Hung Lin posted on 2014/05/14Ever wondered how businesses decide between automating, outsourcing, or keeping things in-house? This episode dives into the options, equipping you with essential vocabulary like 'delivery lead time' and 'capital cost' to discuss business decisions confidently. You'll also pick up useful phrases for informal meetings and learn how to use comparative adjectives like a pro!
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US /tɚm/
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UK /tɜ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
A1TOEIC
More blow
US /blo/
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UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2
More increase
US /ɪnˈkris/
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UK /ɪn'kri:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become larger in size or amount
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fact of increasing; amount something grows by
- A rise in strength or intensity.
A1TOEIC
More line
US /laɪn/
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UK /laɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Border that divides two places or regions
- Long crease in the skin, often from age
- Transitive Verb
- To put material along the inside of something
A1TOEIC
More Use Energy
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