商务英语中级词汇

continuum        

n. 连续时间

短语

decision-making continuum 决策维持性

contract        

n. 合同，契约

v. 订约；承包

短语

draw up a contract 草拟合同

negotiate a contract 缔结契约

make a contract with 与……签定合同

例

The contract still holds.

契约仍然有效。

The firm has contracted to build a double-purpose bridge across the river.

他们公司已签约承建一座横跨大江的两用大桥。

Under the contract the building work must be completed within eighteen months.

按照合同，该建筑工程必须在18个月之内完工。

contractor        

n. 承办商，承建人

短语

general contractor 总承包者，建筑公司

prime contractor 总承包人

project contractor 工程承包

contribute        

v. 提供；捐献

短语

contribute to several charities 捐助一些慈善团体

例

She seldom contributes to the discussion.

她在讨论中很少发言。

contribution        

n. ①贡献，捐献 ②税

短语

additional special contribution 额外特别捐款

fiduciary contribution 信托投资

general average contributions 共同海损分担额

joint contribution 共同出资

profit contribution 毛利