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There is a new openness by unions today to building alliances with community-based organizations and churches

今天，工會對與社區組織和教會建立聯盟有了新的開放態度

Allocation 是不可數名詞，意思是「分配;配置;撥款」。

The government announced an increased allocation of funds for public health.

政府宣布增加公共衛生的撥款。

Proper resource allocation is essential for the success of any project.

適當的資源分配對任何項目的成功都是必不可少的。

The allocation of seats for the concert was completed in just a few hours.

音樂會的座位分配在幾小時內就完成了。 

Sugar cane fiber, a by-product of sugar manufacturing, can be made into paper.

甘蔗纖維是製糖的副產品，可以造紙。

Under capitalism all profit is ultimately the result of the exploitation of the workers

在資本主義制度下，所有利潤最終都是剝削工人的結果

It diverts the attention from real social issues only to, in turn, accommodate vile capitalistic policies.

它將注意力從真正的社會問題轉移到反過來，以適應卑鄙的資本主義政策。

Endorse 是動詞，大明星或運動員為某個品牌或廠商「代言」，英文用 endorse。另外，endorse一字原本在職場上是「背書」，是在支票或正式文件的背面做簽名的動作。此外，政治新聞裡的「支持」也用endorse，例如政商大老「支持」某位州長候選人，或是某個政客「支持」某個法案。

Celebrities or famous athletes make extra income by endorsing products.

名人或著名運動員通過代言產品賺取額外收入。

Many athletes make more money endorsing products than playing sports.

許多運動員通過代言產品比參加體育運動賺更多的錢。

They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new running shoes. 

他們付給這位世界冠軍200萬美元，請他代言他們新的慢跑鞋。

另外，endorse一字原本在職場上是「背書」，是在支票或正式文件的背面做簽名的動作。

Please endorse the check on the back.

請在支票背面背書。

You must endorse the check before you deposit it in the bank.

在將支票存入銀行之前，您必須背書。

此外，政治新聞裡的「支持」也用endorse，例如政商大老「支持」某位州長候選人，或是某個政客「支持」某個法案。例句：

Most of the senators all endorse Mr. Smith for mayor.

大部份的參議員都支持先生競選市長。

The newspaper has endorsed the conservative candidate for mayor.

該報支持保守派的市長候選人。

Celebrities give politicians an endorsement if they think you should vote for them.

如果名人認為你應該投票給他們，他們就會公開支持某政客。

It also said Japan as a whole was experiencing a decrease in consumer spending due to a decline in real incomes and exports.

它還表示，由於實際收入和出口下降，整個日本的消費者支出正在下降。

The country's economy has suffered because of falling prices for its commodity exports.

由於大宗商品出口價格下跌，該國經濟遭受重創。

Franchise 是名詞，意思是「特許經營權」。這個詞也可以用作動詞，意思是授予特許經營權。

He owns a franchise of a popular coffee chain.

他擁有一家受歡迎的咖啡連鎖店的特許經營權。

Buying a franchise can be a safer investment than starting a business from scratch.

購買特許經營權可能比從零開始創業更為安全的投資。

The company plans to franchise its brand to overseas markets.

該公司計劃將其品牌特許經營權拓展到海外市場。 

Franchising 是名詞，意思是「授權經營」，這個詞描述了一種商業模式，其中一家公司（特許經營者）授權其他人（特許經營商）使用其品牌和經營方式來經營業務。

Many entrepreneurs find franchising an attractive option because it allows them to operate under a well-established brand.

許多創業者認為特許經營是一個吸引人的選擇，因為它使他們能夠在一個知名品牌下運營。

Franchising can help a business expand more quickly and effectively across different regions.

特許經營可以幫助企業更快速、更有效地在不同地區擴展。

Before entering into a franchising agreement, it is important to understand all the terms and conditions involved.

在進入特許經營協議之前，了解所有相關的條款和條件是很重要的。 

Globalization is an inevitable phenomenon in human history that's been bringing the world closer through the exchange of goods and products.

全球化是人類歷史上不可避免的現象，它通過商品和產品的交換拉近了世界的距離。

The moment the debate was publicized on the Internet, it was globalized.

辯論在互聯網上公開的那一刻，它就全球化了。

動詞 incorporate 有兩個意思 (1) 合併;加入(2) 成立企業。

The film incorporates elements of fantasy and science fiction.

這部電影結合了幻想和科幻小說的元素。

This design incorporates the best safety concepts and features of our earlier models.

這項設計結合了我們早期型號最棒的安全概念和功能。

Here are some fresh greens for you to incorporate into the salad.

你可以把這些新鮮的蔬菜加入沙拉裡面。

The company was incorporated in 1986.

該公司成立於1986年。

Outlet 是名詞，聽到 outlet 我們第一個想到的可能是國外大型的 outlet mall，也就是「折扣商場」，outlet mall 是一個聚集很多品牌折扣店的商場，所以 outlet 指的是「某個品牌的折扣店」，近幾年台灣也開好幾家 outlet mall，想逛 outlet mall 再也不用特地跑到國外去了。 outlet 除了是「某個品牌的折扣店」之外，這個詞可以指「某個廠商的專賣店」、「插座」、「水或氣體的流出口」、「情緒或壓力的宣洩方式」。

Outlet = 品牌的折扣店，這裡販售的商品可能是過季的、有瑕疵的、庫存過多賣不出去的，也有可能是專門製造給 outlet 賣的商品

The new shopping complex has over 30 outlets ranging from designer stores to electronic goods.

這個新購物中心有超過30家折扣店，從設計師品牌店到電子商品店應有盡有。

People are flocking to big outlets in the city during the Christmas season, shopping for family, friends and themselves.

聖誕假期來臨，人們蜂擁至大型折扣商場，替家人、朋友和自己買禮物。

Outlet = 某個廠商的專賣店

The clothing company has six retail outlets in Tokyo. 

這間服裝公司在東京開設了六家零售店。

The company plans to open an additional 50 outlets this year.

該公司計劃今年再開設50家門市。

Outlet = 插座

She plugged the lamp into the outlet.

她將燈插上電源。

I got a shock when I touched the outlet. 

我碰到插座的時候被電到了。

I told you, you had too many plugs in one outlet. It's dangerous!

我告訴過你，你插太多插頭了。這樣很危險!

If you have several plugs in an outlet, make sure you use a power strip to prevent short circuits and fire.

如果你插座中要使用多個插頭，確保你使用延長線以防止電線短路和火災。

Outlet = 水或氣體的流出口

The water flowed through an outlet at the bottom of the tank.

水從容器底部的出口流出。

Outlet = 宣洩方式; 施展的機會

For many unemployed youths, violence is an outlet for their frustrations.

對於許多失業青年來說，暴力是他們發洩沮喪情緒的出口。

Many people find cooking to be a hands-on outlet for their creativity. 

許多人覺得透過烹飪可以實踐他們的創造力。

As elsewhere in the Pacific, Australia is pushing for economic restructuring measures that include drastic cutbacks to government spending and privatisations.

與太平洋其他地區一樣，澳大利亞正在推動經濟重組措施，包括大幅削減政府支出和私有化。

Another primary concern of the ANC government is the privatization of state assets

非國大政府的另一個主要關注點是國有資產的私有化

The postal officials reportedly supported Koso as an opponent of government plans to privatize postal services

據報導，郵政官員支持 Koso 反對政府將郵政服務私有化的計劃

That profitability may attract the attention of other potential buyers.

這種盈利能力可能會吸引其他潛在買家的注意。

Partners may provide the strategic alliance with resources such as products, distribution channels, manufacturing capability, project funding, capital equipment, knowledge, expertise, or intellectual property. The alliance is a cooperation or collaboration which aims for a synergy where each partner hopes that the benefits from the alliance will be greater than those from individual efforts.

合作夥伴可以為戰略聯盟提供資源，例如產品、分銷渠道、製造能力、項目資金、資本設備、知識、專業知識或知識產權。聯盟是一種合作或協作，旨在實現協同效應，每個合作夥伴都希望聯盟的收益大於個人努力的收益。

We want to introduce new efficiencies and streamline the service as much as possible,’ Mr McCarthy said.

我們希望引入新的效率並儘可能簡化服務，”麥卡錫先生說。

Internet stores have streamlined the process of finding, buying, and selling merchandise.

互聯網商店簡化了尋找、購買和銷售商品的過程。