1103 Flashcards
to be at loggerheads over sth
be in strong disagreement on sth
form/make an alliance
liên kết, liên minh
Ex: the two former rivals have formed an unlikely strategic alliance LEAVING everyone perplexed
perplexed
confused
as to/as regards sth
about sth: về khoản j j đó
well and truly
completely
Ex: I have well and truly set my sights on being a student majoring in custom formalities, which can act as a precursor to my lucrative career in the long run.
a going concern
a thriving company/business: một business đang lên, kiểu prosperous
ex: the owners have made the decision to wind the business up as it can no longer OPERATE as a going concern
put sb on notice
cảnh báo ai đó
overrun
thâm hụt, xài nhìu hơn là dự định
Ex: financial mismanagement has resulted in spending overrunning considerably for the second consecutive year.
break even
hòa vốn
restructuring and cost-cutting measures
các biện pháp cắt giảm chi phí
convene ( meeting) diễn ra
Ex: A meeting has been CONVENED
strip sth (down )
~ dismantle: tháo dỡ
Ex: he strips and cleans his riffle every morning.
strip sb of sth
tướt đoạt cái j ( mà ng đó đang nhận đc)
Ex: the president had been well and truly stripped of power.
numbered
the board has put forward a motion of no confidence in the Chief Executive and his days at the head of the company now APPEAR numbered
cut-throat business/world of sth
Nowadays in a cut-throat business, a candidate whose English is at an advanced level will have more opportunities to be admitted than others.