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每日商务英语 第129期:可取之处

时间:2013-12-14 01:09:21

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 the saving grace 可取之处

 
英文释义 
A single positive quality or benefit that redeemssomething with numerous negative qualities andno other benefits.
 
例句
My new job is difficult, pays poorly, and demands that I work far too much, but the savinggrace is that I can do it with just a cell phone and a laptop and don't need an office.我的工作很难,薪水很低,对工作量的要求非常大,但可取之处是我只需一部手机和一台笔记本电脑就能工作,不需要办公室。

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0 need 7GIxk     
vt.需要,要;aux.必须,不得不;n.需要,必要;需用的东西,需求
参考例句:
  • We'll be happy to help if you need us.如果你需要的话,我们将乐意帮助。
  • There is no need to shout angry words at me.用不着冲我嚷。
0 work OoOyu     
n.工作,劳动
参考例句:
  • We all work hard.我们都努力工作。
  • Her work is to take care of the children.她的工作是照料好孩子。
0 saving XjYzGK     
n.节省,节约;[pl.]储蓄金,存款
参考例句:
  • Energy saving is term strategic policy of our country.节约能源是我国长期的战略国策。
  • Old-fashioned housewives were usually very saving.旧时的家庭主妇通常都很节俭。
0 pays 97a6d77b971c8ebc31c9f75cdaa36498     
v.付给( pay的第三人称单数 );付款;有利可图;(对…)有利
参考例句:
  • The school pays for heating and the maintenance of the buildings. 学校负担这些大楼的供热和维修费用。
  • Death pays all debts and all thoughts are dashed. 一死百了,万念俱灰。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
0 quality fCIyh     
n.品质,特性,才能,质量;adj.优质的
参考例句:
  • Honesty is his best quality.正直是他最好的品质。
  • We provide high quality goods.我们提供高质量产品。
0 qualities 3dabac3fde33f72600deeafad295553e     
n.质( quality的名词复数 );特点;品质;优点
参考例句:
  • The fighting qualities of the team are epitomized by the captain. 这个队的战斗精神从队长身上体现出来。
  • I'm drawn to the poetic, sensuous qualities of her paintings. 我喜欢她的画中那种充满诗意、赏心悦目的特性。
0 negative H5azu     
adj.否定的;消极的;负面的
参考例句:
  • He gave us a negative answer.他给了我们一个否定的回答。
  • I think the film has some negative effect.我认为这电影有一些消极影响。
0 phone VNxxf     
n.(口语telephone)电话,电话机;v.打电话
参考例句:
  • Could I use the phone,sir?我能打电话么,先生?
  • Phone the lawyer at once.马上给律师打电话。
0 office 0vry6     
n.办公室,办事处,事务所;职务,职责,功能
参考例句:
  • I walked to the office.我朝办公室走去。
  • I went back to the ticket office at once.我马上返回售票处。
0 numerous C5qz5     
adj.为数众多的;极多的
参考例句:
  • There have been numerous exchanges of views between the two governments.两国政府间曾多次交换意见。
  • There are numerous people in the square. 有许多人在广场上。
0 job HpFzxn     
n.工作,职位;零活,一件工作;任务,职责
参考例句:
  • How is your new job?你的新工作如何?
  • I'm looking for a part-time job.我正在找兼职工作。
0 cell mUyyp     
n.区,细胞,血球;小室,牢房;电池,光电管;基层组织
参考例句:
  • Soap destroys the cell walls of bacteria.肥皂破坏细菌的细胞壁。
  • They have locked the prisoners up in their cell.他们已把犯人监禁在小牢房里。
0 grace Xehzb     
n.优雅,雅致,魅力,恩惠,慈悲
参考例句:
  • She is a beautiful girl with the grace and poise.她是一位仪态优雅的佳丽。
  • I hope the grace of God would descend on me.我期望上帝的恩惠。
0 just M3rxN     
adv.仅仅,只是;刚刚
参考例句:
  • He is just a child.他只是个孩子。
  • We just missed the train.我们正好没有赶上火车。
0 demands 7b44ccfbdebf1d59ead0b0bf0a027001     
v.要求( demand的第三人称单数 );需要;想要知道;查问
参考例句:
  • He acceded to demands for his resignation. 他同意要他辞职的要求。
  • They were finally forced to capitulate to the terrorists' demands. 他们最后被迫屈从恐怖分子的要求。
0 laptop fpZz1R     
n.笔记本电脑
参考例句:
  • Laptop is suitable for use on planes.笔记本电脑适合飞机上使用。
  • A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the train.我在火车上工作时,便携式电脑真的很有用。
0 single 1xYwy     
adj.单人的;单一的,单个的;未婚的,独身的
参考例句:
  • I want a single room.我想要一个单人房间。
  • Does he mind still being single?他对自己仍然单身在意吗?
0 benefits 79da17fa16c14866aa3306a4541afec5     
n.津贴费;利益( benefit的名词复数 );(给职工的)奖金;救济金;益处
参考例句:
  • economic benefits accruing to the country from tourism 旅游业为该国带来的经济效益
  • The article enthused about the benefits that the new system would bring. 本文热情赞扬了新制度将带来的好处。
0 difficult Gv8xV     
adj.困难的,艰难的,不容易的
参考例句:
  • I find English very difficult.我发现英语很难。
  • It is difficult to climb a mountain.爬山是很艰难的。
0 benefit OQyyC     
n.好处,益处,福利;vt.有益于,对…有益;vi.受益于
参考例句:
  • The money is to be used for the benefit of the poor.这笔钱用来为穷人谋福利。
  • He thought he would benefit from going to school.他认为上学对他有好处。
0 positive P13zq     
adj.肯定的;正面的,积极的;n.正片
参考例句:
  • I try to stay positive.我尝试着保持积极。
  • Can you be positive about what you saw?你能肯定你看得真切吗?