新多益必考單字600 - Lesson 7 Office Technology

1. affordable

• Obviously,the computer systems that are affordable for a Fortune 500 company will not be affordable for a small company.

          財星500大企業負擔得起的電腦系統，很顯然地對於小公司是負擔不起的。

2. as needed

• The courier service did not come every day, only as needed

         快遞服務不需要每天來，只要有需要時來。

• The service contract states that repairs will be made on an as-needed basis.

         服務合約規定必要時會進行修理。

3. capacity

• We need a small room that has the capacity to hold two photocopiers as well as shelves for paper and other supplies

          我們需要一個小的空間能夠容納兩台影印機和紙貨架以及其它日常用品。

• The memory requirements of this software application exceed the capacity of our computers.

          這套軟體應用系統的記憶體需求超過我們電腦的容量。

4. durable

• This printer is so durable that, with a little care, it will last another five years.

          這台印表機很耐用，小心一點可以再維持五年。

5. in charge

• He appointed someone to be in charge of maintaining a supply of paper in the fax machine.

         他指派某人負責維護傳真機紙的供應。

• Your computer should not be in charge of you, rather you should be in charge of your computer.

         不應該讓你的電腦掌控你，而是你應該掌控你的電腦。

6. initiative

• Employees are encouraged to take the initiative to discuss their technology needs with management.

          鼓勵員工主動和主管討論他們技術上的需求。

• Our technology initiative involves an exciting new database system and will help us revolutionize our customer service

          我們的技術計畫包含一套令人興奮的資料庫系統，將幫助我們改革我們的客服服務。

• initiative：有新方案的意思
• technology initiative：技術計畫

7. physically

• The computer screen is making her physically sick

          電腦螢幕使他得到生理上的病。

• Physically moving your screen from one place on the desk to another can help reduce same-position-strain syndrome.

          將電腦螢幕從桌上的一個位置移到另一個位置，可以幫助降低"因長期處於面向同一位置造成肌肉緊繃的典型症狀。(指Repetitive Strain Injuries疾病)

8. provider

• The department was extremely pleased with the service they received from the phone provider.

           部門非常滿意他們從電信服務業者得到的服務。

• be pleased with 感到...滿意

• We need to find a new provider of supplies for our photocopier.

           我們需要找到一新的印表機補充品的供應商。

9. reduction

• The reduction in office staff has made it necessary to automate more job functions

          辦公室職員的裁減使得自動化更多的工作程序成為必要的事。

10. stay on top of

• It's important to stay on top of supplies for the printers and reorder them before they run out.

          掌握印表機補充品的狀況是一件重要的事，並且在他們耗盡之前重新訂購。

新多益必考單字600 - Lesson 6 Computer & the Internet

1. compatible

• This operating system is not compatible with this model computer.

          這個作業系統不相容於這個型號的電腦。

• Users of software application want new versions to be compatible with current version.

           應用軟體的使用者想要新的版本來相容於目前的版本。

2. delete

• The technicians deleted all the data on the desk accidentally.

           技術人員不小心刪除所有桌面上的資料。

• I think the new word processing program will duplicate the success of the one introduced last year.

          我認為新的文書處理系統將可以跟去年引進的系統一樣成功。

3. failure

• Your failure to inform us about the changed password cost the company a day's work.

          你未能通知我們關於更動後的密碼，使公司付出一整天的工作。

• failure to 未能做某事

4. figure out

• We figure out that it would take us at least ten minutes to download the file.

           我們理解它將花費我們至少十分鐘來下載檔案。

5. ignore

• Don't figure the technician's advice when connecting cables.

          當連接上網路線時，別忘了技術人員的建議。

6. initiative
The manager, knowing how concerned his employees were, took the initiative to provide training for them on the new equipment.
經理知道他的員工多麼地擔心，主動為他們提供新設備的訓練。

7. physique
Moving all that office equipment around will certainly keep your physique in good shape.
把所有那些辦公設備搬來搬去將肯定讓你維持你的好身材。

8. physical
The physical presence of a computer engineer is much better than telephone tech support.
電腦工程師親身到場比電話技術支援好很多。

9. reducible
Although our system is working at capacity, the amount of information being processed is not reducible.
雖然我們系統運作飽和，但被處理的資訊數量沒有可以減少的。

新多益必考單字600 - Lesson 2 Marketing

1. competition

• In the competition for afternoon diners, Hector's has come out on top.

          在下午茶餐廳的競賽，Hector's 已經名列前茅。

• In order to keep up with the competition, we need to market our product better.

          為了追趕上競爭者，我們需要使我們產品銷售更好。

2. consume

• The business plans consumed all of Fritz's attention this fall.

          今年秋天這個商業計畫案耗盡了Fritz的全部注意力。

3. convince

• The salesman convinced his customer to buy his entire inventory of pens.

          這推銷員說服了他的顧客買了他全部庫存的筆。

4. currently

• Currently we do most of our advertising on the Internet.

          目前我們做的廣告大部分在網路上。

• Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders.

          目前客戶對大數量訂單要求高的折扣。

5.fad

• The mini dress was a fad once thought to be finished, but now it is making a comeback.

          曾經被認為已經結束流行的迷你裙，但它現在又重新流行了。

• Classic tastes may seem boring but they have proven to resist fads.

          古典的品味或許乏味但總能不退流行。

6. inspiration

• Marta's high sales in Spain were an inspiration to other European reps.

          在西班牙Marta的高銷售額給其他歐洲的銷售專員一個鼓舞。

7. market

• When Omar first began making his chutneys, he marketed them door-to-door to gourmet shop.

          當Omar剛開始做酸辣醬時，他挨家挨戶地推銷辣醬到美食店。

8. satisfaction

• Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you'll get your money back.

          保證你滿意，否則將會退款。

• We will print the advertisement to your satisfaction.

          我們將刊登廣告到令你滿意。

新多益必考單字600 - Lesson 5 Conference

1. association

• Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support.

          在貿易或專業的協會裡的會員們提供業務聯繫和互相支援。

2. attend

• The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly.

          飯店經理迅速地滿足所有我們的需求。

3. get in touch

• The registration desk is a good central location for people to get in touch with each other.

          登記處是一個人們可以互相聯繫的好的中心地點。

4. overcrowded

• As soon as the guests entered the dining room for dinner, Sue Lin could see that the room wold become overcrowded.

          客人們一進入到餐廳，Sue Lin能意識到空間變得過於擁擠。

5.select

• The conference participant selected the marketing seminar from the various offerings.

          會議與會者從所提供的各種研討會中選擇行銷研討會。

• The winners were a select group.

          勝利者是一個菁英團隊。

6. session

• The morning sessions tend to fill up first, so sign up early.

          早上的會議往往會最早額滿，所以早點報名。

7. association

• Any association with the former company will put us in a negative light.

       和前一家公司有任何聯繫，會讓我們處於負面形象。

8. associate 

• Do you think customers will associate the failed upstart with ours?

          你認為客戶會把失敗的暴發戶跟我們聯想在一起嗎?

9. associated 

• The associated costs will put this project out of our reach.

           相關的費用會讓這個計畫超出我們的能力。 

10 attend

• Gillian attended the reception for visiting ambassadors.

          Gillian參加為參訪大使辦的歡迎會。

11. selection

• His dinner selection of stuffed quail sounded better on the menu than it looked on the plate.

      他晚餐所點的鵪豚蛋在菜單上看起來比餐盤上的更好。

12. selective

• The planning committee was very selective about who received invitations.

          計畫委員對於誰該收到邀請函必須非常嚴格篩選。

新多益必考單字600 - Lesson 3 Warranties

1. characteristic

• That salesperson has an annoying characteristic - he always pushes his customers to buy the extended warranty.

          那位銷售員有一個令人討厭的特性 - 他總是推銷客戶購買延長保固。

2. consequence

• The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated.

         你的車不依照操作使用說明的後果是保固失效。

3. frequently

• Warranties for this kind of appliance are frequently limited in their coverage.

          對這種電器的保固經常都是有限制的範圍。

4. promise 

• A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer.

          保固是製造商對消費者所作的承諾。

• The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday.

          銷售專員承諾我們的新床墊會在禮拜六中午前到。

• sales associate 銷售專員

5. require

• A car warranty may require the owner to have it serviced by a certified mechanic.

          汽車的保固可以要求汽車所有人必須將汽車交由合格的技師來服務。

6. protect

• Juan protected the warranty by taking excellent care of his lawn mower.

          Juan小心翼翼地使用割草機，以免保固失效。

7. reputed.

• The new store is reputed to carry items that are not of the highest quality.

          這家新商店以販賣非高級商品聞名。

8. If there is any implication of the director's involvement, we need to follow up swiftly and thoroughly.
假如有董事長的捲入牽連，我們需要迅速地和認真仔細地進行後續處理。

9. It can be very helpful to consider the reputation of the manufacturer and the merchant when making a major purchase.
當在進行大的購買行動時，考慮製造商和零售商的聲譽是非常有幫助的。

• making a major purchase 大的購買行動

新多益必考單字600 - Lesson 4 Business Planning

1. address

• to direct to the attention of  提出(口頭或書面資訊)以引起...注意

• She addressed her remarks to all. 她對所有人講話。

• The article praised her address to the steering committee.

          文章讚揚他向指導委員會所發表的演說。

• Marco's business plan addresses the needs of small business owners

          Marco的營運計畫書滿足小公司老闆的需求。

• addresses the needs of 滿足...的需求

2. avoid

• To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan.

          為了避免結束營業，負責人應該準備一份適當的營運計畫書。

• going out of business 結束營業

• Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker.

          Lloyd計算上的錯誤本來可以藉由和她的銀行行員作業務諮詢來避免發生。

3. gather

• I gather that interest rates for small businesses will soon change.

         我為小公司收集的(貸款)利率將會有所變動。

4. primarily

• We are primarily concerned with convincing the board of directors to apply for the second loan.

          我們首要關心跟董事會說服要申請第二次貸款。

• The developers are thinking primarily of how to center the South American market.

           (房地產)開發商首要思考如何進入南美市場。

5. strategy

• A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems

          營運計畫書是經營公司和避免發生問題的行動計畫。

•  running a business 經營公司

• Let's develop a strategy for promoting our ice cream parlor.

          我們來擬定一策略推廣我們的冰淇淋店。

•  ice cream parlor 冰淇淋店

6. substitution

• Your substitution of fake names for real ones makes the document seem insincere.

          真名用假名取代使文件顯得不可信。