TOEIC之商用词汇充电篇-50
上期回顾:
1: If you practice keyboarding every day, (then) you will become more proficient at data entry.
2: If you do not write more clearly, (then) your ideas will need further clarification.
3: When you remit payment, (then) the collection agency will stop sending you the overdue notices.
proficient: 精通的,熟练的。
clarification:澄清。
remit:汇款
本期词汇:根据提示写出下列单词的中文意思。
1: The large post obscured part of their view of the stage, so Jim missed seeing some of the action.
obscured: _______________
A1: Jim could not see all of the stage because the post was in the way; it hid part of the stage. In this example, obscure means "to cover" or "to hide."
2: Victoria felt that the information was insufficient and, therefore, postponed the decision until more data was available.
insufficient: _______________
A2: Victoria waited to get more information; she did not have enough to make her decision. Insufficient means "not sufficient" or "not enough."
3: She was fined because the equipment was not being operated in compliance with safety regulations.
compliance: _______________
A1: A fine is usually paid as a result of a violation. To be in compliance, then, means to be in conformity or agreement with—in this case, in accordance with the regulations.
4: Since the compensation for his new job is higher, Ray now earns enough money to make payments on a new car.
compensation: _______________
A2: A job with higher compensation is one that pays more; compensation is payment.