adj. 乐观的, 乐观主义的
The time table was hopelessly optimistic.
时间表制定得过于乐观。
n. 方向, 目标, 定向
The business school is international in orientation.
这所商学院的定位是面向国际的。
Companies have been forced into a greater orientation to the market.
各公司不得不做出改变, 更加面向市场。
the general orientationego orientation
n. 细节, 详情
Applications forms and further particulars are available from Human Resources.
申请表及详情由人力资源部提供。
Full particulars of all the directors must be supplied.
必须提供所有董事的详细资料。
n. 看法, 见解
What's your perception of the matter?
你对此事有什么看法? The President wants to squelch any perception that the meeting is an attempt to negotiate. 总统想要消除任何视本次会议为谈判尝试的看法。
adj. 永久的, 永恒的, 长久的
She will take over the job until a permanent replacement is found.
她将接手这项工作直到找到一个固定人员来接替她。
a permanent jobpermanent assetspermanent staff
n. 准许, 允许, 批准
You must ask permission for all major expenditure.
所有重大开支须经批准。
Planning permission is handed out sparingly.
建筑许可证的发放是很谨慎的。
grant permissionask for permission
n. 悲观, 悲观主义
There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects.
公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
Optimism was gradually taking the place of pessimism.
乐观情绪逐渐取代了悲观主义。
n. 原告，起诉人
Costs were awarded against the plaintiff.
诉讼费判定由原告承担。
n. （个人或机构的）投资组合；（公司提供的）系列产品，系列服务
My stockbroker manages my portfolio for me.
我的证券经纪人替我管理投资组合。
portfolio careerportfolio managerportfolios of financial assets
n. 预防措施，预防，预备
We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.
我们已意识到潜在的问题，并采取了全面的预防措施。
safety precaution
adj. 初步的，预备的，开始的
Some preliminary polls show him out in front.
一些初步民意调查显示他处于领先位置。
a preliminary trialpreliminary remarksengineering preliminary
n. （企业的）房屋建筑及附属场地
All the food is made on the premises.
所有食品都是在厂内生产的。
business premisescommercial premises
n. 保险费；额外费用，附加费 adj. 高价的，优质的
It is too early to say whether insurance premiums will be affected.
现在说保险费是否会受影响还为时过早。
Customers are prepared to pay a premium for superior service.
顾客愿意为优质服务支付额外费用。
premium income
n. 展示，介绍，发布，展 示会；提出（或展示、解 释）的方式
Usually， the presentation is made on the other side of the pond.
通常，这样的展示是在大西洋另一边进行的。
Improving the product’s presentation should increase sales.
改进产品的包装会提高销售量。
You must make the required interest and principal payments.
a results presentationthe principal sum
n. 资本，本金；本人， 当事人；主管 adj. 最重 要的，主要的；本金的， 资本的
You must make the required interest and principal payments.
你必须支付规定的利息和本金。
The total interest is now more than the principal amount.
利息总额现已超过本金。
the principal sumprincipal and interest
v.按重要性排列，划分优先顺序
Make lists of what to do and prioritize your tasks.
将要做的事情列出来，然后决定其优先顺序。
Successful managers known how to prioritize.
成功经理人知道如何按轻重缓急行事。
n.优先事项，最重要的事；优先，优先权
Priority will be given to those who apply early.
早申请者将获优先考虑。
absolute priorityaccord prioritypriority claim
n.熟练，精通，熟练程度
You need to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English.
你要展现高超的英语水平。
developing technical proficiency
adj.成比例的,相应的,相称的
The price increases are proportionate to the increases in the costs of production.
价格的上涨与生产成本的增加成比例。
Wages will rise at a rate proportionate to the amount of work you do.
工资将与你所做的工作量成比例增加。
n. (被)起诉,检举,诉讼;原告,控方
The company paid the tax it owned in order to avoid prosecution.
这家公司支付了所欠税款以避免被起诉。
The prosecution is coming into court.
原告一方正在走进法庭。