Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

it’s already been a month since our last call

directions-information or orders telling you what to do
指示，指令；说明
I couldn’t understand the directions on the packet.
我看不懂包装盒上的说明。
He will be giving/issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days.
过几天他要向法官发布审理说明。

directions [ plural ]
instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place
指路，指示路径
Can you give me directions to your house?
你能告诉我去你家怎么走吗？
“Did you have any trouble finding the theatre?” “No, your directions were excellent.”
“那个戏院好找吗？”“好找，你告诉我的路线非常清楚。”

slow adjective (NOT EXCITING)
used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action
（电影、书籍、戏剧等）情节拖沓的，索然无趣的
His films are so slow they send me to sleep.
他那些电影情节拖沓，总让我昏昏欲睡。

probation period

probation (n): a period of time at the start of a new job when you are watched and tested to see if you are suitable for the job
（雇员的）试用期
a period of probation
试用期

sales margin

销售利润

subsidy (n): money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen
补助金；津贴，补贴
The company received a substantial government subsidy.
公司得到了大笔的政府津贴。
The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers.
政府正计划取消对农场主的补贴。