地道英語口語學(xué)習(xí):E-business 電子商務(wù)

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地道英語口語學(xué)習(xí):E-business 電子商務(wù)
    Helen: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Helen.
    Jean: And I’m Jean.
    Helen: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
    Jean: 在我們的Real English地道英語節(jié)目中,我們要來學(xué)學(xué)當(dāng)今英國最新出現(xiàn)的一些新詞匯和新說法。Now Helen,今天我們要學(xué)的新詞是什么呢?
    Helen: Today’s expression is 'e-business'.
    Jean: E-business. 什么意思呢?
    Helen: Well, e-business is electronic business. It means any business done using the internet.
    Jean: 就是說,e-business是使用因特網(wǎng)的商務(wù)運作。
    Helen: That's right. You could say 'E-business has grown very much in China recently.'
    Jean: 你的意思是,這些公司是通過使用因特網(wǎng)來賺錢,對嗎?
    Helen: That’s right.
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    A: Why did you close your office?
    B: Well, it’s all e-business these days, so I can just work from home on my computer.
    C: Do you think we should start an e-business service?
    D: Why not? It could be bring in sales in 24-7. I’m sure our customers would love it.
    Jean: So Helen, what type of companies use e-business?
    Helen: Well, anything to do with computers can be e-business. A lot of travel companies use e-business too.
    Jean: Yes, that’s true, I have used online booking systems.
    Helen: Yes. It is very easy to buy plane tickets or reserve a hotel room on the internet.
    Jean: But you have to be careful with your credit card details.
    Helen: That’s a very good tip. Now let’s recap e-business means:
    Jean: E-business就是網(wǎng)上的電子商務(wù)的意思。Unfortunately we have to go now.
    Helen: Yes, that’s all we have time for. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon.
    Jean: See you next time.