实用英语阅读 2Business Etiquette [武汉理工].pptVIP

UNIT 2 Business Etiquette sample Contrast/Antonym Clues Antonyms are words or phrases that have opposite meanings to other words or phrases. In some sentences, we will find two words with opposite meanings. If we know the meaning of one word, we will be able to guess the meaning of the other word. Words or phrases like “but”, “while”, “despite”, “as opposed to”, “on the contrary”, and “on the other hand” often signal antonym clues. Sample 1 He thought it was quite unfair to him. He was up to the eyes in his work, while others in his office chatted with each other having nothing to do. “while”表示对比，比较一下它连接的两个分句的意思， 不难发现画线短语的含义是“非常忙碌”。他之所以感到不满是因为办公室的其他人都无所事事地在闲聊，只有他在忙碌地工作。 Sample Example Clues An example context is a word or a phrase that illustrates a difficult word rather than defines the word. In some sentences we can guess the meaning of an unknown word by the example given in the sentence. The clue words are as follows: “as”, “especially”, “like”, “such as”, “for example”, “for instance”, “including”, etc. Sample 2 The remuneration for many jobs can vary greatly. For example, one can earn the minimum wage at the Pizza Pub, $5.50 an hour at a department store, or $4.50 an hour at the Bargain Toy Store. “for example”引出了三个例子：一个人在不同的工作地点可以挣到不同的报酬，通过对所举范例的理解可推断出remuneration的大意是报酬。 Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company’s attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should dress accordingly. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. 不同的单位对着装有不同的要求。有些公司对其雇员高标准要求，对办公室的着装有严格的规定，而有些公司则对此采取较宽容的态度。但无论你所在的公司对你的穿着采取何种态度，你是在一个商务环境中工作，你的着装应与之相配，记住这一点非常重要。 2. When dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some flair4 into your wardrobe choices. For men, try wearing a neat pa