English for International Tourism (Intermediate) Week 2

Peter G.
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  1. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
    She hopes to have a career in the travel industry.
    生涯
  2. sector
    a particular aspect of life or activity
    Which sector of the travel industry most appeals to you?
    部門
  3. ferry
    a boat transporting people or vehicles over a body of water
    We went to Qíjīn by ferry.
    渡輪
  4. cruise
    travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing
    He and his wife a planning to go on a world cruise. I would like to work for a cruise company (遊船公司).
    遊輪
  5. catering
    providing food and services
    Our company does catering for a large hotel.
    餐飲
  6. hire
    hold under a lease or rental agreement
    We hired a car for two weeks on our honeymoon in America.
    care hire: 汽車出租, 汽車租賃
  7. appeal
    be attractive to
    The idea of working for an airline appeals to him.
    吸引
  8. colleague
    an associate that one works with
    A colleague suggested that he work fewer hours, but he refused.
    同事
  9. stable
    firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
    The price of oil is expected to remain stable this year.
    穩定
  10. involve
    have as a necessary feature
    Managing a restaurant kitchen involves a lot of discipline and speed.
    牽涉
  11. mean
    have as a logical consequence
    Accepting this job means you will have to travel a lot.
    意味 ; 是
  12. extra
    more than is needed, desired, or required
    This job offers many extra benefits such as the opportunity to earn commissions.
    額外
  13. dynamic
    characterized by action or forcefulness of personality
    A good leader is dynamic.
    活躍
  14. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    Managing a large event such as an exhibition or a concert requires a lot of planning.
    活動
  15. affordable
    reasonably priced
    The company makes beautiful clothes at affordable prices.
    價格實惠
  16. conference
    a prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion
    Our university is hosting a conference on bio-technology.
    會議
  17. exhibition
    a collection of things for public display
    We enjoyed the exhibition of modern art.
    展覽
  18. staff member
    an employee who is a member of a staff of workers
    This department has a staff of eight. There are eight staff members in out department.
    人員, 職工
  19. applicant
    a person who requests or seeks something
    There were more than 30 applicants for the job.
    申請人
  20. package
    a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
    The job has an excellent salary package that includes new-year bonus, 4 weeks annual holiday, and opportunities to earn commissions.
    待遇
  21. candidate
    someone who is considered for something
    The selection committee consisdered a short-list of 5 candidates for the job.
    候選人
  22. established
    brought about or set up or accepted
    The conpany has been in business for over 25 years, so it is quite well established.
    建立; 完善;
  23. handle
    manage effectively
    Because I was new to the job, I didn't know how to handle all the tasks.
    處理
  24. query
    an instance of questioning
    If you have any queries, please visit the information desk.
    查詢
  25. hotel occupancy
    occupancy rate for hotels
    THe hotel's room occupancy is always higher during the summer vacation.
    room occupancy: 客房出租等級, 客房出租率
  26. potential
    existing in possibility
    Our company is quite small, but it has a lot of potential for growth in the next few years.
    潛力
  27. consultant
    an expert who gives advice
    A travel sales consultant needs to be very familar with all aspects of the travel industry.
    顧問
  28. information technology
    the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
    Networking, hardware, software, and the Internet are examples of IT, or information technology.
    資訊科技
  29. numeracy
    skill with numbers and mathematics
    Children learn basic numeracy skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in elementary school.
    算術技能
  30. must
    highly recommended
    If you go to New York, visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must.
    a must: 一個必須的
  31. package tour
    a tour arranged by a travel agent
    If you don't speak the local language, a package tour may be the most convenient way to travel, though it may not be the cheapest way.
    旅行團
  32. caring
    feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
    His mother is a very kind and caring person.
    有愛心的
  33. representative
    an advocate for someone else's policy or purpose
    The employees elected a represntative from each department.
    代表
  34. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
    The salesman was very enthusiatic about the new product. He persuaded many customers to purchase it.
    熱情
  35. energetic
    possessing or displaying forceful exertion
    The workers were very energetic. They finished their tasks much earlier than expected.
    有活力
  36. commission
    a fee for services rendered
    The agent takes a 2% commission on all sales.
    佣金
  37. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
    The resort offers guests excusions to nearby islands.
    遠足
  38. boost
    increase
    The government's new policies are intended to boost the economy.
    促進
  39. supervise
    watch and direct
    Parents should supervise their children while they are in the swimming pool.
    監督
  40. skillful
    done with delicacy or expertise
    Success in business depends on skillful management.
    熟練
  41. skilled
    having or showing or requiring special skill
    A highly-skilled chef can earn a lot of money.
    高技能人才
  42. up-to-date
    reflecting the latest information or changes
    Designing a good computer reservations system requires up-to-date IT skills.
    跟上時代的
  43. relatively
    by comparison to something else
    Nowadays, air travel is relatively inexpensive.
    相對
  44. interpret
    restate from one language into another language
    A tour guide may have to interpret the local language in order to help travellers buy things in the market.
    翻譯
  45. straightaway
    performed with little or no delay
    Are you available to start the new job straightaway?
    頓時
  46. brochure
    a small booklet with information about a product or service
    Before going to Europe, I read many travel brochures.
    小冊
  47. receptionist
    an office worker who answers calls and greets visitors
    The receptionest works at the front desk of the office.
    招待員
  48. fluent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
    He lived in America for several years, so now his English is quite fluent.
    流利的
  49. professional
    of or relating to an occupation
    Working as a company manager requires many professional skills.
    professional skills: 專業技能
  50. ambition
    a cherished desire
    Her ambition is to work for an international airline.
    志向, 抱負
Created on Mon Sep 10 20:12:50 EDT 2012 (updated Sun Sep 23 07:29:13 EDT 2012)

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