2015年公共英语四级考试作文
hindsight
Being able to see has already happened; as contrasted with being able to see what will happen in the future. (HUMOROUS, USUALLY SARCASTIC)
EXAMPLE:
“When my pompous brother-in-law told me all the business mistakes I made last year, I complimented him on his 20/20 hindsight.”
24/7
Reference to any business service that is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
EXAMPLE:
“Most web hosting companies provide 24/7 technical support to their clients, so clients can be confident that any emergency at any time can be handled promptly.”
A captain of industry
An important business executive who is an influential leader. SOMETIMES HUMOROUS
EXAMPLE:
“When the mayor began eating lunch here regularly, our downtown restaurant became popular with the city’s most illustrious captains of industry.”
a fair shake
A reasonable chance to succeed.
EXAMPLE:
“Although he was a little loud and vain, which troubled all of us a bit, we decided to give the new employee a fair shake before criticizing his behavior.”
a far cry from
A great distance from (OFTEN FIGURATIVE)
EXAMPLE:
“After reading the resort’s colorful brochure we had expected a luxury hotel, but the shabby old hotel was a far cry from our expectations.”
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