1. acid test 决定性的考验
例句:The acid test is whether or not somebody will actually buy the product.
决定性的考验在于是否确实有人会买这种产品。
2. Achilles’ heel 原意为阿基里斯的脚踵,引申为致命弱点。
例句:However, an Achilles’ heel can usually be found that allows the headhunter to persuade them that they are, in fact, wanting to change.
但是,猎头公司总有办法找到他们的致命弱点,并利用来说服他们,使他们相信自己实际上是有改变现状的想法。
3. act of God 不可抗力,天灾
例句:The insurance policy does not cover acts of God.
这份保险单承保范围不包括天灾。
4. added value 增加值,增值
例句:An important aspect of marketing goods like CD players and televisions is possible added value, such as free videos or CDs.
推销像CD播放机和电视机这样的商品很重要的一点也许是使其增值,比如免费赠送录像带或CD片等。
5. Additional Benefit Funding 附加福利基金(专款)
例句:You will be able to use as much as you like of your Additional Benefit Funding to “buy” benefits.
员工可以任意使用附加福利基金“购买”自己喜欢的福利项目。