在捷運上也可以學習英文，這些單字都不難，只要短短15分鐘就可以烙印在你心裡了
1.frequently (adj.) 頻繁的，屢次的
Extended warranties are frequently offered in combination with large appliance purchases. 購買大型電氣時通常會提供延長保固的服務。
Service problems of this kind occur frequently with this type of automobile. 這類的客服問題屢次發生在這款汽車上。
2.gather (v.) 收集；積聚；猜測
The clerk was asked to gather all of the pertinent date on the competitor. 銷售員被要求收集所有競爭對手的相關數據資料。
After looking at your results, I gather that you have had plenty of sales experience. 在看過你的結論後，我猜測你已經有相當多的銷售經驗了。
3.get a handle on (v.) (口)了解
I think I’ve got a handle on what you want from me as your company spokesperson. 我想，我以了解身為公司發言人的你想要從我身上得到什麼。
We hope to get a handle on the competition at this year’s trade show. 我們希望了解今年商展的競爭對手。
4. get in touch (v.) 連絡
Conference administrators tried to get in touch with as many potential participants as possible. 會議的行政人員盡可能連絡上最多的潛在參與者。 Conferences are a great opportunity for consultants to get in touch with their peers in the industry. 對顧問來說，會議是與企業同儕聯繫的大好機會。
5. hold (v.) 舉辦；托住
The home-schooling group holds a conference in Ottawa every year. 家庭自學團體每年在沃太華舉辦年會。
This folder easily holds twenty files. 這個文件夾輕易存載了二十個檔案。
6. imply (v.) 包含；暗示
The booklet included with the camera implied that it was covered under a money-ethical business practices. 相機隨附的小冊子上保證這台相機在購買一年內故障的話可退費。
The news article implied that the company president employed less-than-ethical business practices. 這則新聞暗指這間公司聘用的總裁根本無商業道德。
7. in-house (adj.) 內部的；機構內的
We have our in-house editors working on that project. 我們有自己的內部編輯進行那個專案。
We will be handling that contract in-house instead of through freelancers. 我們會在內部處理那個合約，不會透過自由工作者。
8. in-service (機器)正常運轉中；服勤中、現職的
The photocopier is currently not in-service, as it is being repaired. 這台影印機現在不能列印，因為正在維修。
The flight attendant received in-service training before her first international flight. 那名空服員在她首次的國際飛行前獲得在職訓練。
9. inspiration (n.) 靈感
With a little inspiration, we can come up with some exciting new ad campaigns. 只要有一點小靈感，我們就可以想出一些令人興奮的新廣告宣傳。
Brain said that he found inspiration from a book about the success of the world’s top executives. 布萊恩說，他在一本關於世界頂尖執行者成功故事的書中找到靈感。
10. joint venture 合資企業；合營企業
The high-speed rail is a joint venture between Taiwanese and Japanese companies. 高速鐵路台日公司合資的企業。
The future of business is in successful joint ventures between nations. 未來的商業在於成功的國際企業合資。
11. key person 關鍵人物
The chief negotiator is the key person in any contract meeting. 主要的交涉者在任何一個合約會議中都是關鍵人物。
Please direct your questions to Jeff Adams, as he is the key person in charge of that account. 請將你的問題寄給傑夫‧亞當斯，因為它是那個報告的負責人。
12. location (n.) 位置；地點
A successful conference must be in an easily accessible location. 一個成功會議的地點應該是一個容易到達的地方。
Las Vegas is a popular location for trade shows and seminars. 拉斯維加斯是舉辦商展和研討會的一個熱門地點。
13. logo (n.) (=logotype)(路標等用的) 標誌；商標
Our company logo was designed to reflect our artistic nature. 我們公司的商標設計是要能反映我們的藝術本質。
The corporate logo is clearly visible on all of their products and communications. 企業標誌在其所有的產品與傳達的訊息中皆可清楚地看到。
14. mailer (n.) 郵寄的廣告傳單
We normally use a combination of mailers and newspaper ads to market our new products. 我們通常使用郵件傳單與報紙廣告一起來行銷我們的新產品。 An eye-catching mailer can be quite effective as an advertising tool. 一個引人注目的郵寄廣告是相當有效的廣告利器。
15. make an appointment (V.) 預約時間
I would kike to make an appointment with your manager, please. 請幫我跟你經理預約一個會面的時間。
We need to make an appointment to see the new office location next week. 我們下周要預約一個時間去看新的辦公室地點。
16. market (v.)銷售 (n.)市場
We need to believe in our products before we can successfully market them. 要成功銷售產品前，我們需要先相信我們的產品。
There is a big market this year for personalized technology such as cell phones. 今年個人化的科技產品，像是手機會有很大的市場。
17. market survey 市場調查
Latest market surveys show a drop in the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol among health-conscious executives. 最新的市場調查顯示，在有健康觀念的高階主管中，菸酒的消耗量再下降。
According to our latest market survey, teenagers with part-time jobs have the highest level of disposable income of our consumers. 根據我們最新的市場調查，在我們所有的消費者中，有兼差工作的青少年擁有最高的可支配所得。
18. negotiate (v.) 談判；協商
Before renewing your employment contract, you should negotiate a raise. 在你的員工契約續約前，你應該討論一下加薪的事情。
If your boss is a reasonable person, you should be able to negotiate a pay increase after several months of quality work. 如果你的老闆是個明理的人，在經過幾個月工作表現績優後，你應該可以爭取加薪。
19. obligate (v.) 義務；對…施以恩惠
Ellen was obligated to remain overseas until the end of her contract. 愛倫在她的合約結束前都有義務留在海外。
The subcontractor was obligated to complete the work by the end of the month. 轉包商有義務在這個月底前完成這項工作。
20. offer (n.) 提供；報價 (v.) 提供；報價
I would like to make an offer of ten million dollars to purchase the business. 我願意報價一千萬以取得這筆生意。
They offered far less than the vendor was prepared to accept. 他們的報價遠低於賣主準備接受的價錢。
21. overcrowded (adj.) 過於擁擠的
The meeting room was a bit overcrowded as the turnout was larger than expected. 因為人潮大於預期，所以會議室有點太過擁擠了。
Organizers chose a larger venue for this year’s conference as last year’s event was seriously overcrowded. 主辦者為今年的年會挑選了一間較大會議室，因為去年的年會實在太擁擠了。
22. oversight (n.) 失察；疏忽出錯；監督
We would like to apologize for the oversight; we didn’t mean to omit your name from the list of sponsors. 我們願意為這個疏忽道歉；我們不是故意在贊助者名單上遺漏了你的名字。
The foreman has oversight of operations at the plastics factory. 領班在塑膠工廠監督整個作業流程。
23. overstaff (v.) 人員過多；人浮於事
The office was a bit overstaffed; people were sitting around with nothing to do. 辦公室的冗員過多，到處都有人坐著無所事事。
It is not sound business practice to allow your company to be overstaffed. 允許你的公司有過多的冗員，這聽起來太不符合商業實務的原則。
24. overtime (n.) 超時
This job requires a lot of overtime but you will be adequately compensated for the extra work. 這份工作要求大量加班，但是你的努力會得到適當的補償。
It is against company regulations to spend a lot of time doing overtime. 花費許多時間超時工作是違反工作法規的。
25. party (n.) (契約等的)一方；政黨
This contract can be terminated with one month’s notice from either party. 這份合約任何一方都可以在一個月前提出終止。
The New Democratic Party own the national election last month. 新民主黨上個月贏得全國大選。
26. persuasion (n.) 說服；信念；確信
With a little persuasion, the clients will renew their contract for another year. 只要一點點勸說，明年的合約客戶就會續約。
Representatives from all political persuasions showed up to hear the president’s speech. 所有不同政治理念的代表都出席聹聽總統的演說。
26. positive reply 肯定的答覆
We received a positive reply from the client regarding our latest proposal. 關於我們最新的提議，我們接到客戶肯定的答覆。
We anticipate a positive reply from our investors regarding our new business proposition. 關於我們新的貿易提議，我們預期會得到我們投資者正面的回應。
27. primarily (adj.) 主要的；起初的
The president was primarily concerned with the drop in sales over the last quarter. 總裁主要是關切最近這一季銷售下降的事情。
Our advertising is aimed primarily at the well-educated, unmarried consumer. 我們的廣告主要是鎖定受高教育、未婚的消費者。
28. productive(adj.) 有成效的；有收穫的
James was rewarded for being the most productive employee on the term. 詹姆是得到獎勵因為他是團體裡最有成效的員工。
Yesterday’s work meeting was very productive; many things were accomplished. 昨天的工作會議非常有效率；許多事情多完成了。
29. promise(n.)承諾；答應 (v.)允諾
This guarantee gives the promise of a full refund if the customer isn’t satisfied with the product. 這個保證書承諾，若顧客不滿意產品，將會全額退錢。
Meredith promised to have the report completed before the presentation on Friday. 馬里帝茲承諾再週五的簡報前會將簡報完成。
30. protect (v.)保護；護衛
As a consumer, you should protect yourself from being cheated, by doing a background check on the vender company. 身為消費者，應該對於銷貨公司作揖些背景調查，以保護自己免於被騙。
Warranties protect the consumer from additional expense due to product failure. 保證書保護消費者必須因產品故障而負擔額外的花費。
31. provision(n.)條款；預備措施
Jim was relieved to discover that his contract contained provisions in case he was injured and left unable to work. 吉姆發現他的合約中含有因意外受傷而無法工作的保護條款時，鬆了一口氣。
Before leaving her post, Karen made provisions to train her successor. 凱倫在離開她的職務前，為她的接任者做交接。
32. register (v.) 登記；註冊 / (n.) 登記；註冊
When you arrive at the hotel, please register your company name at the front desk. 當你到達旅館時，請在櫃檯登記你的公司名稱。
The conference register listed over two hundred participants from across the country. 會議報到表列了超過兩百位來自全國各地的參加者。
33. reputation (n.) 名聲；信譽
Thomas decided to buy from this company because of its reputation for excellent customer service. 湯瑪斯決定買這家公司的產品，因為該公司擁有很好的客戶服務聲譽。
This company owes its fine reputation to word-of-mouth advertising. 這家公司的好名聲建立於客戶間口耳相傳的口碑。
34. require (v.) 需要；要求；命令
Will you require our extended warranty program with your appliance purchase? 您採購的設備需要我們延長保固計畫嗎?
This job requires that you remain on call for weekend shifts once per month. 這份工作要求你每個月必須輪班一次在周末隨時待命。
35. resolve (v.) 解決；分解 / (n.) 剛毅；決心
Representatives from both sides met to resolve the issues between them. 雙方的代表見面要解決彼此之間的爭議。
She handle the difficult matter with clarity and resolve. 她明確且剛毅地處理了那個困難的問題。
36. risk (n.) 風險
There is always some element of risk involved in successful business practices. 在一個成功的企業運作中，總是會有一些風險因素。
Many investors will be reluctant to get involved after particular endeavor. 在知道這樣特別的努力會有某種程度的風險後，許多投資者都不願意參與。
